Endometrial polyps are benign overgrowths of the uterine lining that frequently present with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and may contribute to infertility through impaired endometrial receptivity.

A detailed gynecological history and examination along with certain tests are used to diagnose uterine polyps. Diagnosis of uterine polyps is made based on the following: Ultrasound: Ultrasound may be ...

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Endometrial polyps are small, soft growths on the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). Also known as uterine polyps, endometrial polyps can irritate the surrounding tissue and cause spotting or ...

Q. I am 70 and have a large uterine polyp. Because I had profuse bleeding during menopause and painful biopsies after abnormal Pap smears, I would like to have a hysterectomy and be done with the ...

There’s no doubt that women’s healthcare has been seriously understudied and underfunded for far too long. Many of us have heard terms like uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, but few of us — unless ...

Polyps and uterine fibroids are both abnormal growths. The main difference is the type of tissue of which they’re made. Symptoms and treatment options may vary. Fibroids are made up of thick muscle ...

Hysteroscopic morcellation may be a better method to remove endometrial polyps than conventional electrosurgical resection, according to a new randomized controlled trial (RCT) published online March ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I am 28 years old and haven't had children yet. I recently had some bleeding and spotting between periods. A pelvic ultrasound revealed a 1-by-1/2-centimeter polyp. My doctor ...

April 26, 2011 (New York, New York) — A metaanalysis of women who have had polypectomies suggests that postmenopausal status and abnormal bleeding are negatively associated with endometrial neoplasia.