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I'm 28, premenopausal. periods regular. do get occasional mid cycle bleeding. might have 1cm polyp in lower part of my uterus. what are the chances of it being cancer if i really got a polyp? i probably had it for long time.. at least 4 months.

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

Cancer unlikely: Polyps are almost always benign (not cancer) in woman in their 20s. Best wishes!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 11/8/2017

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A member asked:

I'm 28, premenopausal. periods regular. do get occasional mid cycle bleeding. might have 1cm polyp in lower part of my uterus. what are the chances of it being cancer if i really got a polyp? i probably had it for long time.. at least 4 months.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Whiting answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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