Polyps
DEFINITION
- Epithelial growth consisting of a mix of vascular, glandular, fibromuscular and connective tissues1
SYMPTOMS
- Asymptomatic in most women2
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in 3.7% to 65%, depending on the studies3-5
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Approximately 25% may regress spontaneously, but the majority will persist beyond one year6,7
DIAGNOSIS
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Transvaginal ultrasound, hysteroscopy or both1,8
TREATMENT
- Hysteroscopic polypectomy7
Polyps Library
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References
- Munro MG, et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet,2011; 113, 3–13.
- Munro M, et al. Int J Gynecol Obstet 2018;143,393-406.
- Dreisler E, et al. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2009;33:102–8.
- Preutthipan S & Herabutya Y. Fertil Steril 2005;83:705–9.
- Whitaker L & Critchley HO. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2016;34:54–65.
- Lieng M, et al. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2009;16:465–71.
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2012;19:3–10.
- Bahamondes L & Ali M. F1000Prime Rep 2015; 7:33–7.
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