Endometrial Polyps: Pathogenesis, Sequelae and Treatment

Overview

Journal SAGE Open Med

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2019 May 21

PMID 31105939

Citations 46

Authors

Njume Peter Nijkang

Lyndal Anderson

Robert Markham

Frank Manconi

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Abstract

Endometrial polyps are overgrowths of endometrial glands that typically protrude into the uterine cavity. Endometrial polyps are benign in nature and affect both reproductive age and postmenopausal women. Although endometrial polyps are relatively common and may be accompanied by abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation. In asymptomatic women, endometrial polyps may regress spontaneously, in symptomatic women endometrial polyps can be treated safely and efficiently with hysteroscopic excision.

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