A 28-year-old female asked:
my periods are pretty normal with heaviest days on day 1&2 occasionally. i do also have mid cycle bleeding /spotting occasionally too. i had two ultrasounds suggesting possible polyp. i hope it's wrong. do polyps always have heavy bleeding?
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
21 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Other testing: Polyps are easy to find and easy to remove. Ask your doctor for a saline infused sonohystogram or a hysteroscopy. Either of these could determine if a polyp is present. Polyp removals are quite simple. They can often be done in the office or as an outpatient surgery
Answered on Nov 5, 2017
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
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Yes: You wouldn't want to leave in a 1 cm cancer. Be glad you are getting the nasty little things out.
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Dr. Charles Whiting answered
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Cancer unlikely: Polyps are almost always benign (not cancer) in woman in their 20s. Best wishes!
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingram answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Good MD advice: You received good GYN MD advice, and the follow up will probably pelvic exams at intervals as well as ultrasounds and blood testing for anemia.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ralph Boling answered
38 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Uterine polyps: are usually benign, regardless of family history.
They cause bleeding as you have seen, and can contribute to decreased pregnancy success in some pat ... Read More
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