Is it serious to have uterine polyps? The consequences of delaying treatment are very serious.

The uterus is where women give birth to babies. The appearance of endometrial polyps causes women to have irregular menstruation, menstrual disorders, and even lead to infertility. Therefore, we must pay attention to the appearance of endometrial polyps and actively prevent them, especially paying attention to hygiene during menstruation. The following is a summary of the hazards of endometrial polyps, hoping to be helpful to everyone.

Overview

Uterine polyps are growths that attach to the lining of the uterus and extend into the uterine cavity. Overgrowth of endometrial cells leads to the formation of uterine polyps, also called endometrial polyps. These polyps are usually noncancerous (benign), although some may be cancerous or eventually turn into cancer (precancerous polyps).

Uterine polyps range in size from a few millimeters (no larger than a sesame seed) to several centimeters (the size of a golf ball or larger). They are attached to the uterine wall by a large base or a thin stalk.

You can have one or more uterine polyps. They usually stay in the uterus, but occasionally they can slip through the opening of the uterus (cervix) into the vagina. Uterine polyps are most common in women who are going through or have completed menopause, although younger women can get them, too.

symptom

Signs and symptoms of uterine polyps include:

Irregular menstrual bleeding – for example, periods that are frequent, unpredictable, short or heavy.

Bleeding between periods

Heavy menstruation

Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding

Infertility

Some women experience only light bleeding or spotting, while others have no symptoms.

When to see a doctor

Seek medical care if you have:

Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding

Bleeding between periods

Irregular menstrual bleeding

reason

Hormonal factors appear to play a role. Uterine polyps are estrogen-sensitive, meaning they grow in response to circulating estrogen.

Risk factors

Risk factors for uterine polyps include:

Perimenopause or postmenopause

High blood pressure (hypertension)

obesity

Taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer

problem

Uterine polyps may be linked to infertility. If you have uterine polyps and you are infertile, removing the polyps may allow you to get pregnant, but the data is not conclusive.

One of the hazards of endometrial polyps is the symptoms. Patients with endometrial polyps will have the following symptoms: menstrual disorders, increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstruation, variable bleeding, and spotting. Large endometrial polyps or polyps that protrude into the cervical canal are prone to infection and necrosis, causing irregular vaginal bleeding and foul-smelling bloody discharge. Patients with only a single, smaller endometrial polyp have no symptoms. Due to the lack of typical symptoms, endometrial polyps are often difficult to detect clinically.

In addition, endometrial polyps not only hinder the combination of sperm and egg, but also may interfere with the implantation and development of fertilized eggs. If endometrial polyps are combined with infection, they will change the environment in the uterine cavity, which is not conducive to the survival of sperm and the implantation of fertilized eggs. If you conceive, miscarriage is prone to occur in the early stage due to poor blood supply to the placenta, and miscarriage may occur in the late stage due to space-occupying lesions. Therefore, if you have endometrial polyps, you must treat them in time to avoid delaying the disease.

That’s all about the harm of endometrial polyps. I believe everyone is aware of the harm of endometrial polyps. Experts suggest that married women, in particular, should pay attention to cleaning the vulva before and after each sexual intercourse to keep the private parts clean and hygienic. You should change and wash your underwear and bed sheets frequently, and pay attention to daily hygiene. These days, don’t be sick if you have anything, don’t be poor if you don’t have anything. It is difficult and expensive to see a doctor. When ordinary people get sick, they dare not go to regular hospitals for treatment due to the high medical expenses. They often take drugs blindly. The final result is that not only the disease is not cured, but also other side effects occur. Endometrial polyps are a common gynecological disease, but many patients are not very clear about its cause. For this reason, let’s take a look at the experts’ introduction.

Experts explain that the cause of endometrial polyps is generally believed to be due to long-term stimulation of chronic inflammation, which causes the proliferation and accumulation of the cervical endometrium. It is also common to see that a small number of patients have polyps in the squamous epithelium of the cervical vaginal part. This type of polyp generally has no thin stalk, is tongue-shaped, has a relatively firm texture, is not easy to bleed, and is covered with squamous epithelium. The color is consistent with the color of the cervical surface, which is pink.

Polyps originating from the mucosa of the cervical canal usually have a thin and long stalk, with a bright red surface, soft texture, and are very easy to bleed. Polyps can be single or multiple. Multiple polyps often have a relatively short stalk and are clustered at the cervical opening. Polyps vary in size, with the smallest being only a few millimeters in diameter and the largest being several centimeters.

Although endometrial polyps are a relatively common gynecological disease, they are small in size and may not cause any symptoms. They are often discovered only during examinations for other gynecological diseases. Larger polyps may cause increased vaginal discharge or complaints of contact bleeding, especially spotting or bloody vaginal discharge after sexual intercourse or defecation. The amount of bleeding is generally not much.

Polyps covered with squamous epithelium generally do not have contact bleeding or bloody leucorrhea due to their tough texture. If endometrial polyps are accompanied by severe cervicitis, symptoms of cervicitis may also occur.

Pathological examination of cervical canal polyps shows that the center of the polyp is a longitudinal axis formed by fibrous connective tissue, with many dense blood vessels. The outside is the inherent tissue of the cervix, including glands and stroma, and the surface is covered with cervical mucosa. The tissue composition and structure are basically the same as those of normal cervical tissue. This is a typical polyp tissue phase.

Polyps originating from the squamous epithelium covering the surface of the cervical vagina are relatively rare. This type of polyp is essentially a hyperplasia of endocervical canal tissue that herniates out from the squamous epithelium of the cervical vagina. The difference from endocervical canal polyps is that the surface epithelium is different.

Endometrial polyps are generally benign, but they often recur after removal. Endometrial polyps may occasionally become malignant, with a malignancy rate of 0.2% to 0.4%. After removal, they should be routinely sent for pathological examination to avoid delaying diagnosis.

Colposcopic findings of endometrial polyps: There are two types of images under colposcopy, depending on the epithelium covering the surface of endometrial polyps. The polyps are formed by excessive proliferation and accumulation of cervical mucosa. Under colposcopy, the polyps are bright red and have a certain luster. Single polyps have a thin stalk, while multiple polyps are clustered, with a wide base and a short stalk. After applying 3% acetic acid, edematous columnar epithelium can be seen on the surface, but it does not change like erosion and appear like a "grape bunch". The entire surface of the polyp seems to have a very thin capsule with good reflectivity.

To sum up, the appearance of endometrial polyps is mainly due to some chronic inflammation in daily life, which causes stimulation and leads to the appearance of endometrial polyps. However, we must pay attention to the uterine muscles. When some gynecological inflammation occurs, we must cure it in time to avoid causing serious harm to us. In addition, we must pay attention to develop good hygiene habits to avoid bacterial infections.