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Can uterine polyps go away with progesterone therapy?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

No but: Progesterone will not make polyps go away. However they will oftentimes resolve on their own with no treatment and do not always require surgery.

Answered 10/6/2019

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