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Understanding Endometrial Polyps

Endometrial polyps are localized growths influenced by hormonal imbalances, age, obesity, family history, and hypertension. Diagnosis is typically done through transvaginal ultrasound, hysteroscopy, and endometrial biopsy, while treatment options include hormonal therapies and surgical removal. Symptoms may include abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, and potential infertility due to implantation interference.

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Understanding Endometrial Polyps

Endometrial polyps are localized growths influenced by hormonal imbalances, age, obesity, family history, and hypertension. Diagnosis is typically done through transvaginal ultrasound, hysteroscopy, and endometrial biopsy, while treatment options include hormonal therapies and surgical removal. Symptoms may include abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, and potential infertility due to implantation interference.

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ENDOMETRIAL POLYPS

Pathophysiology

ENDOMETRIAL POLYPS
Predisposing Factors Precipitating Factors
Hormonal Imbalance: Menstrual Cycle
Estrogen dominance Variations:
Progesterone Irregular cycles
Hormonal Influence Use of Tamoxifen:
deficiency
Estrogen Overproduction Treatment for
Age:
Progesterone Deficiency breast cancer
Most common in
women aged 40-50 Endometrial
Obesity: Hyperplasia:
Associated with higher Endometrial Gland and Precursor condition
estrogen levels Stroma Hyperplasia
Family History: Glandular Hyperplasia
Genetic predisposition Stromal Hyperplasia
Hypertension:
Related to hormonal
imbalances
Polyp Formation
Localized Growth
Vascular Changes

Structural Change
Polyp Structure
Histological Features Medical and
Surgical
Interventions
Diagnosis Medication:
Transvaginal Functional Impact Hormonal
Ultrasound (TVUS): Disruption of Endometrial therapies (e.g.,
To visualize polyps Function progestins,
Hysteroscopy: Impact on Implantation hormonal IUDs) to
Direct visualization reduce symptoms
and biopsy of
polyps Surgical Options:
Endometrial Biopsy: Inflammatory
Hysteroscopic
To rule out Response Polypectomy:
malignancy Localized Removal of polyps
Sonohysterography: Inflammation through
Saline infusion hysteroscope
sonogram for better Follow-Up:
visualization Signs and Symptoms Regular
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: monitoring to
Intermenstrual bleeding check for
Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual recurrence
bleeding)
Pelvic Pain:
Discomfort or cramping
Infertility:
Potential interference with
implantation

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