What is a ’thickened’ endometrium? Should you be worried?

We discuss what a thickened endometrium means, how it should be investigated, and what should be done. Dr Deepak Rao Dr Deepak Rao has over 30 years of experience in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries, having performed over 10,000 such surgeries in his career. He has been rated by his patients as the best gynec laparoscopic surgeon in Bangalore. As of April 2021, my team and I have shifted from Rashmi Hospital to Motherhood Hospital, Indiranagar For appointments: 2519 0023/24 98801 08844 Dr. Deepak Rao is a gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon. A pioneer of endoscopic surgery [laparoscopy and hysteroscopy] in Bangalore, Dr. Rao specializes in laparoscopic hysterectomies, fibroid surgeries, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancies and infertility surgeries. His other field of interest is uro-gynecology especially urinary incontinence surgeries. In 2021, Dr Deepak Rao and Dr Shalini Rao moved to the Motherhood group of hospitals in Bangalore to set up their advanced gynecological endoscopy department. Degrees and qualifications: MBBS - Bombay University Diploma of Gynaecology and Obstetrics [DGO] – College of Physicians and Surgeons Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons [OBGYN] – College of Physicians and Surgeons MD [Obgyn] – Bombay University Diploma of the Indian College of Obstetricans and Gynaecologists Diplomate of the National Board [DNB] – Obgyn – National board Founder fellow of the Indian College of Medical Ultrasound Awards and medals received: Dr Smt Sharad Nanavati prize for 1st place in Obstetrics & Gynaecology 3rd MMBS Smt Bhadra Vasant Desai prize for 1st rank in final MBBS Dr D D Pande prize for highest marks in OBGYN Dr A L Nair and M Venkatrao prize for highest marks in OBGYN [Gold Medal] Dr A L Nair prize for overall first rank in final MBBS [Gold Medal] Dr Parab Memorial prize for 1st rank in 3rd MBBS Smt Gopikabai Narayan Karande prize for highest aggregate of marks in OBGYN Gold medal for standing overall 1st in General Medicine in 3rd MBBS Gold medal for overall 1st in Otorhinolaryngology in 3rd MBBS Dr Adi E Dastur gold medal for standing first in DGO Gold medal for standing first in MD [Obstetrics and Gynaecology] Gold medal for standing first in FCPS [Obstetrics and Gynaecology]