Thin lining

Found out today that I have a thin uterine lining, so of course I'm straight on the computer trying to find out as much as I can!!

From what I've gathered so far, some of the causes can be low estrogen, lack of blood supply, tissue damage or clomid...

I have low blood pressure and quite a weak pulse so I'm guessing my cause could be lack of blood flow. Hence my miscarriages, I think.

Any experiences to share please?

Hi vineyardhoney, thanks for replying :)

I had my first appointment with Fertility Associates today and the specialist did an ultrasound to see how things are looking in there. He took one look at it and asked where I am in my cycle (3 days before AF) and said he'd expect the lining to be thicker. I THINK he said it looked to be about 4mm or something.

My AF is pretty light to medium for 3 days then spotting for the 4th day, which isn't ideal.

When I asked if there's anything I can do to increase the lining, all he said was there are drugs they can prescribe. But he wants my partner to get his second SA done and me to get an HSG done and when we return to discuss the results, he'll go over our options.

I'm doing exercises that get my pelvic area moving and when I remember, doing some self-massage on my tummy and using a wheat bag. I'm eating lots of red meat etc too. Hadn't heard of taking chai tea - funny, cos I spotted it in the supermarket tonight and was wondering about it.

I'm having acupuncture too (started about 6 weeks ago) but it's very painful treatment that involves 'stimulating' (turning the needles)!!! Ouch to say the least. I'm not having herbs because they cost $250 a fortnight...eek.

How long have you been doing acu? Have you noticed a difference in your cycles? I have actually had ewcm - VERY exciting!!

My acupuncturist believes my m/cs were due to lack of circulation, which makes sense to me, especially now I know I have a thin lining. I'm taking a break from ttc for 3 months (6 weeks to go), so we can hopefully see a bit of an improvement in my system. I'm glad I didn't try this cycle - my lining wouldn't have allowed a pregnancy to stick.

Will be interesting to see what your specialist says - keep in touch if you like :)

Hi Pickies. Sounds like you and I have very similar stories. I also have a thin lining - same type of AF as you. I am with FA too. I had a Saline Infusion Scan done to check for scar tissue. They found polyps, which are being removed next week (if this cold holds off) and no scar tissue. The specialist said she will still check the lining and scar tissue while she is in there to get a cause for the thin lining. I also have progesterone issues. Apparently progesterone is responsible for forming and feeding the lining both post ov and until 12 weeks gestation, when the placenta takes over. The specialist is thinking of putting me on Clomid to regulate my cycle, and then progesterone pessaries post ov. I will have to test 14DPO and then, if BFN, go off the pessaries until next ov.

I didn't realise though that Clomid causes thin lining? I wonder why she would put me on them if they did that?