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My gyno said uterine polyps cause thick "mucus" like discharge. why? why would uterine polyps create thick jelly discharge?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Usually bloody : discharge, with uterine polyps, mucous could be from endocervical/cervical polyps.

Answered 6/2/2019

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