Why does the endometrium exhibit a Y-shaped appearance?
Endometrial Y-shape, also known as uterus didelphys, is a type of uterine malformation. Its etiology is mainly caused by congenital factors. Women with uterus didelphys may have difficulties in getting pregnant or may experience preterm birth, miscarriage, and other situations. Therefore, women with endometrial Y-shape are recommended to undergo hysteroscopic treatment. If the condition is not severe, they can try to conceive, but they should pay attention to balanced nutrition and avoid sexual intercourse during pregnancy.
Uterus didelphys can severely affect pregnancy, and appropriate treatment measures need to be taken, such as hysteroscopic surgery to correct the malformation and improve fertility. The specific treatment plan depends on the degree of uterine malformation. If the condition is not severe, it is recommended to try conception first and then maintain the pregnancy. If the malformation is severe, it is best to undergo treatment before pregnancy. Once pregnant, it is recommended to rest in bed, take folate, maintain balanced nutrition, avoid sexual intercourse, and attend regular prenatal checkups.
The endometrial layer refers to the layer that constitutes the inner wall of the uterus in mammals. It responds to both estrogen and progesterone, and thus undergoes significant changes with the sexual cycle (estrus cycle, menstrual cycle). The endometrial layer is divided into two layers: the functional layer and the basal layer. The functional layer, which accounts for 2/3 of the surface of the endometrium, consists of the dense layer and the sponge layer. It undergoes periodic changes and shedding under the influence of ovarian sex hormones. The basal layer, which accounts for 1/3 of the endometrium near the myometrium, is not affected by ovarian sex hormones and does not undergo periodic changes.
