Do uterine polyps need to be removed after menopause?
They should be removed if they cause problems during pregnancy, such as a miscarriage, or result in infertility in women who want to become pregnant. If a polyp is discovered after menopause, it should be removed.
Are uterine polyps common after menopause?
They usually stay contained within your uterus, but occasionally, they slip down through the opening of the uterus (cervix) into your vagina. Uterine polyps most commonly occur in women who are going through or have completed menopause, although younger women can get them, too.
How do you get rid of uterine polyps without surgery?
Treatment
- Watchful waiting. Small polyps without symptoms might resolve on their own.
- Medication. Certain hormonal medications, including progestins and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, may lessen symptoms of the polyp.
- Surgical removal.
What happens if polyps in uterus are not removed?
Uterine polyps, once removed, can recur. It’s possible that you might need to undergo treatment more than once if you experience recurring uterine polyps. If the polyps are found to contain precancerous or cancerous cells, hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) may become necessary.
Should I be worried about a uterine polyp?
ANSWER: It is rare for uterine polyps to be cancerous. If they aren’t causing problems, monitoring the polyps over time is a reasonable approach. If you develop symptoms, such as abnormal bleeding, however, then the polyps should be removed and evaluated to confirm that there is no evidence of cancer.
What causes uterine polyps after menopause?
Obesity increases the levels of estrogen in the blood, so also will increase the risk of uterine polyps. Tamoxifen therapy is also a risk factor for the development of endometrial polyps; 8-36% of postmenopausal women treated with tamoxifen develop polyps.
What is worse fibroids or polyps?
Uterine fibroids are made up of thick muscle tissues while polyps are made from endometrial tissues (lining of the uterus). Thus, polyps are more dangerous than uterine fibroids as they lead to serious health issues that include vaginal bleeding, bladder issues, abnormal menses, and even cancer.