Do I Have Uterine Polyps?

Are you a woman in your 40s or 50s?

Do you have irregular menstrual bleeding (for example, having frequent, unpredictable periods of variable length and heaviness)?

Do you have bleeding between menstrual periods?

Do you have only light bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods?

Do you have excessively heavy menstrual periods?

Do you have abnormally long menstrual periods?

Do you have an abnormal vaginal discharge?

If you are a woman who has gone through menopause, do you have vaginal bleeding?

If you are a woman trying to conceive, do you have fertility problems?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have uterine polyps. Uterine polyps are small, soft growths that are located on the inside of the uterus. The tissue that lines the uterus is called the endometrium. Uterine polyps are caused by the excessive growth of the endometrial tissue and for that reason they are also known as endometrial polyps. Uterine polyps are attached to the inner wall of the uterus by a thin stalk or a wide base. They can vary in size, from a few millimeters to a few centimeters (golf ball size). A woman may have one or more uterine polyps.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have uterine polyps. Uterine polyps are soft, fleshy growths that occur in the inner lining of the uterus called the endometrium. Uterine polyps are usually round or oval in shape and extend inward into the uterus. They are often non-cancerous, but sometimes they can cause problems with your periods or fertility issues.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have uterine polyps. Uterine polyps are small outgrowths from the inner lining of the uterus (the endometrium). Women with polyps usually have heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding. The exact cause for the formation of polyps inside the uterus is unknown, but it is assumed that it is related to changes in hormone levels. Small uterine polyps may often resolve on their one so no treatment is needed. Uterine polyps can be removed surgically. The polyp removal is recommended for all women with symptoms, postmenopausal women and women who have a problem getting pregnant.