Endometrium

What is Endometrium?

Endometrium; inner layer, uterine layer 

Mucus lining cavity called endometrium, shed during menstrual cycle.

It contains endometrial glands, vessels, nerves.

Layers of Endometrium

Layers of endometrium are;

1. Stratum compactum

2. Stratum spongiosum

3. Stratum basalis

Endometrium layer divided into Two layer;

1. Functional layer 

2. Basal layer

1. Functional layer 

It is site of proliferation, secretion and degeneration.

2. Basal layer

Regenerative endometrium after menstrual loss of functionalis.

Endometrium – Changes to (Decidua) during pregnancy.