What does inactive endometrium mean? Inactive endometrium is a term pathologists use to describe the appearance of endometrial tissue (the tissue found on the inside of the uterus) that is not under the influence of normal (physiological) levels of estrogen and progesterone or is altered due to exogenous factors. Is inactive endometrium normal? Inactive endometrium …
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What is an endometrial polyp? An endometrial polyp is a non-cancerous growth found on the inside of the uterus. The polyp sticks out from the thin layer of tissue on the inside uterus called the endometrium. The polyp is made up of an increased number of otherwise normal-appearing endometrial glands and stroma. What causes an …
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Atrophic endometrium is a term used to describe endometrial tissue (the lining of the uterus) that is smaller, thinner, and less active than normal. This is a benign change, meaning it is not cancer. Atrophy is a natural process that occurs when the endometrium is no longer stimulated by estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that …
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