endometrium
Womb's inner layer
The endometrium is the mucous membrane lining the uterus.
It thickens during the menstrual cycle to prepare for potential pregnancy, then sheds during menstruation if no embryo implants.
The embryo attaches to the endometrium.
Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus.
Tissue covering body surfaces
- stromaSupportive tissue framework
- glandsSecreting organs
- mucous membraneMoist tissue lining cavities
- deciduaModified uterine lining for implantation
vascularization · histology · biopsy · regeneration · shedding · secretory phase · decidualization
Monthly female reproductive process
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- secretory phaseUterine lining maturation period
- sheddingLosing outer covering
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
hormonal changes · estrogen · progesterone · menarche · menopause · menses · period · breakthrough bleeding
Embedding into tissue
- embryoOrganism before birth
- blastocystEarly developmental stage before implantation
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
decidualization · pregnancy · gestation · receptivity · embryo transfer · trophoblast · fertility · ovulation
Excessive cell multiplication
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
- amenorrheaLack of menstruation
Inaudible high-frequency waves
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
- histologyStudy of tissue structure
- curettageSurgical tissue removal procedure
epithelium
Tissue covering body surfaces
- stromaSupportive tissue framework
- glandsSecreting organs
- mucous membraneMoist tissue lining cavities
decidua · vascularization · histology · biopsy · regeneration · shedding · secretory phase · decidualization
menstrual cycle
Monthly female reproductive process
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- secretory phaseUterine lining maturation period
- sheddingLosing outer covering
regeneration · hormonal changes · estrogen · progesterone · menarche · menopause · menses · period · breakthrough bleeding
implantation
Embedding into tissue
- embryoOrganism before birth
- blastocystEarly developmental stage before implantation
- conceptionFormation of an idea
fertilization · decidualization · pregnancy · gestation · receptivity · embryo transfer · trophoblast · fertility · ovulation
hyperplasia
Excessive cell multiplication
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
amenorrhea · atrophy · adhesions · abnormal bleeding · endometritis
ultrasound
Inaudible high-frequency waves
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
- histologyStudy of tissue structure
- body partsarm, leg, hand, back, chest
- reproductionreproduction, birth, baby, egg, sperm
- Menstruationperiod, menstruation, periods, cycle, menstrual
- reproductive anatomypenis, vagina, testes, testicles, ovaries
- Urogenital Anatomybladder, kidney, kidneys, urethra, ureter
- women's healthgynecologist, gynecology, menstruation, OB-GYN, period