What Are Endometrial Polyps?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe uterus is mostly composed of muscle. The inside lining of the uterus is made of endometrial tissue that grows and shrinks during the menstrual cycle. If a woman does not become pregnant, this lining sheds during her period. After a period, the lining grows rapidly under the influence of hormones like estrogen. Polyps are areas that grow a little too much. As they grow, they usually fan out but remain attached to a small stalk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\nThese endometrial polyps can be as small as a sesame seed or as large as a golf ball. Rarely, polyps can grow to the size of an orange! In addition to uterine polyps, women can get a polyp on the edges of their cervix, in the area of their vagina, or even the ovaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat Are the Most Common Symptoms of Endometrial Polyps?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSince most polyps are small, they often don\u2019t cause any symptoms. Your Viva Eve gynecologist may find the bleeding polyps themselves or a thickened uterine lining<\/a> during an ultrasound or a sonogram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSome polyps do produce very unpleasant and painful symptoms like:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n- An irregular menstrual bleeding\u2014 frequent, unpredictable period that can be long or short, light or extremely heavy<\/li>
- Bleeding between menstrual periods<\/li>
- Vaginal bleeding after menopause<\/li>
- Infertility<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
The uterus is mostly composed of muscle. The inside lining of the uterus is made of endometrial tissue that grows and shrinks during the menstrual cycle. If a woman does not become pregnant, this lining sheds during her period. After a period, the lining grows rapidly under the influence of hormones like estrogen. Polyps are areas that grow a little too much. As they grow, they usually fan out but remain attached to a small stalk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
These endometrial polyps can be as small as a sesame seed or as large as a golf ball. Rarely, polyps can grow to the size of an orange! In addition to uterine polyps, women can get a polyp on the edges of their cervix, in the area of their vagina, or even the ovaries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Endometrial Polyps?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSince most polyps are small, they often don\u2019t cause any symptoms. Your Viva Eve gynecologist may find the bleeding polyps themselves or a thickened uterine lining<\/a> during an ultrasound or a sonogram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSome polyps do produce very unpleasant and painful symptoms like:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n- An irregular menstrual bleeding\u2014 frequent, unpredictable period that can be long or short, light or extremely heavy<\/li>
- Bleeding between menstrual periods<\/li>
- Vaginal bleeding after menopause<\/li>
- Infertility<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
Since most polyps are small, they often don\u2019t cause any symptoms. Your Viva Eve gynecologist may find the bleeding polyps themselves or a thickened uterine lining<\/a> during an ultrasound or a sonogram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Some polyps do produce very unpleasant and painful symptoms like:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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