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My fiance has a uterin polyp, and she has heavy bleeding. if she has it removed can her period return back to normal upon everything else is ok?

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Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Yes: A uterine polyp can cause bleeding. Yes, once removed, her period may return to normal. There is always the possibility that she could have other issues but removing this polyp is the first step.

Answered 5/9/2014

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A member asked:

My fiance has a uterin polyp, and she has heavy bleeding. if she has it removed can her period return back to normal upon everything else is ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

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