Information about Uterine Polyps

We Have to Know about the Uterine Polyps

• Uterine (endometrial) polyps consist of areas in your uterus where the lining of the uterus (endometrium) becomes overgrown and forms a mass (polyp). Uterine polyps may attach to the interior of your uterus by a large base or a thin stalk and range in size from a few millimeters — the size of a sesame seed — to several centimeters — the size of a golf ball or larger.

Could be dangerous, if the answer is YES for any one of the following questions               

Causes of Uterine Polyps

• Hormonal factors appear to play a role.

Do’s and Don’ts of Uterine Polyps     

Signs & Symptoms of Uterine Polyps

• Bleeding between menstrual periods
• Excessively heavy menstrual periods
• Vaginal bleeding after menopause

Medical advice for Uterine Polyps

• Irregular bleeding or bleeding between periods,

Risk factors of Uterine Polyps

• You’re obese
• You take tamoxifen (Nolvadex), drug therapy for breast cancer after surgery
• You have high blood pressure (hypertension)
• You have cervical polyps

Treatment for Uterine Polyps

• Surgical removal (excision).
• Hysterectomy.

Self-care for Uterine Polyps            

Investigations for Uterine Polyps

• Curettage.
• Hysteroscopy.
• Transvaginal ultrasound.