A postmenopausal endometrium of 5 millimeters is a normal thickness.
After menopause, the decline in ovarian function will lead to a significant decrease in the levels of estrogen and progesterone, which causes the atrophy of the endometrium, the endometrium after menopause can generally reach a thickness of about 4 to 5 mm.
Clinically, if ultrasound examination reveals that the thickness of the endometrium is 5mm in a menopausal woman, there is no irregular bleeding, and at the same time the endometrial echogenicity is relatively homogeneous, which is a normal phenomenon.
If the endometrium is abnormally thickened after menopause, it is necessary to go to the hospital in time to clarify the cause, and the doctor will issue an individualized treatment plan according to the specific situation.