Thin Uterine Lining: What Is Too Thin? What Should You Know?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses thin uterine lining. Sometimes you have a thin lining and it's already known. Sometimes thin linings are caused by other things. In this video Dr. Crawford covers multiple studies about uterine or endometrial lining when going through fresh and frozen embryo transfers. She also discusses what can be done if you have a thin uterine lining that can potentially improve outcomes.
Questions Answered:
What is the endometrial or uterine lining?
What causes a thin lining?
What are the different types of linings?
When and why is your lining measured during an IVF cycle?
What do studies say about lining during fresh and frozen embryo transfers?
What can help increase endometrial lining thickness?
How can you change IVF protocol to change the lining?
What are natural ways to improve your uterine lining?
How does weight impact your uterine lining?
What supplements can improve uterine lining?
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