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.

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 ...

Q: My gynecologist told me my vaginal bleeding may be from polyps inside my uterus. Is this common? How will she know for sure if I have polyps? Is this a type of cancer? What kind of treatments are ...

What are uterine polyps and is it necessary to have them removed? A uterine or endometrial polyp is a growth of tissue that occurs within the uterine cavity. Many polyps do not cause symptoms and ...

Q: My gynecologist told me my vaginal bleeding may be from polyps inside my uterus. Is this common? How will she know for sure if I have polyps? Is this a type of cancer? What kind of treatments are ...

The exact cause of uterine polyps is unknown; however, hormonal factors are found to play an important role. Although the exact cause of uterine polyps is unknown, hormonal factors are found to play ...

Ultrasound-guided endometrial polypectomy could be a lower-cost, easily accessible alternative to hysteroscopy for women with abnormal uterine bleeding and polyps, researchers reported at the 2022 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 70 years old and have a very large uterine polyp. Because I had profuse bleeding during menopause and painful biopsies after abnormal Pap smears, I would like to have a ...