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A 41-year-old female asked:

Can a polyp be removed from the uterus without surgery? i have never been operated on and would like to find an alternative route, surgery scares me

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Dr. Heather Rupe
Dr. Heather Rupeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
No.: I am not aware of any other way to remove polyps. The surgery is very minor.
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