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Do most possible 1cm uterine polyps go away on its own? do i really need to have biopsy or surgery if i really do have one? i'm going for saline us
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Get it removed: For the third time, get it removed. It is not a difficult or dangerous procedure.
Answered 11/28/2017
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They don’t: Most polyps don’t go on their own But cancer risk in someone as young as you is slim less than1% So you don’t have time have surgery unless it is causing symptoms like heavy periods or spotting Saline US is very helpful
Answered 11/27/2017
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