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My mother age 55 has diagnosed polypus glandula endometrium cum hyperplasia focalis. what does it mean and is surgerry (hysterectomy) only option ?

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Dr. Joe Merritt answered

Hysterectomy not req: Focal hyperplasia and polyps are benign and often may be treated with D&C and hormones.

Answered 6/10/2014

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