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By Mayo Clinic staffIt's possible to have uterine polyps without signs or symptoms.
Signs of uterine polyps include:
- Irregular menstrual bleeding — for example, having frequent, unpredictable periods of variable length and heaviness
- Bleeding between menstrual periods
- Excessively heavy menstrual periods
- Vaginal bleeding after menopause
- Infertility
Uterine polyps can develop in pre- or postmenopausal women. Postmenopausal women may experience only light bleeding or spotting.
When to see a doctor
Seek medical care if you have:
- Vaginal bleeding after menopause
- Bleeding between menstrual periods
- Irregular menstrual bleeding
References
- Ellenson LH, et al. The female genital tract. In: Kumar V, et al. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2009. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/191233107-3/0/2060/258.html?tocnode=57531643&fromURL=258.html. Accessed March 25, 2010.
- Drinville JS, et al. Benign disorders of the uterine corpus. In: DeCherney AH, et al. Current Diagnosis & Treatment Obstetrics & Gynecology. 10th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2009. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aid=2389400. Accessed March 25, 2010.
- Stewart EA. Endometrial polyps. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed March 24, 2010.
- Hoffman BL. Abnormal uterine bleeding. In: Schorge JO, et al. Williams Gynecology. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aid=3153117. Accessed March 29, 2010.
- Hillard Adams PJ. Benign diseases of the female reproductive tract. In: Berek JS. Berek & Novak's Gynecology. 14th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2007:431.
- Sonohysterography. Radiological Society of North America. http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=hysterosono. Accessed March 25, 2010.
- Perez-Medina T, et al. Endometrial polyps and their implication in the pregnancy rates of patients undergoing intrauterine insemination: A prospective, randomized study. Human Reproduction. 2005;20:1632.
- Stamatellos I, et al. Pregnancy rates after hysteroscopic polypectomy depending on the size or number of the polyps. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2008;277:395.
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