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If a uterine polyp shrinks is that a good sign it isn't cancer or precancer? are there meds or supplements i can take to balance my hormones to help shrink and keep away my uterine polyp?

Q: if a uterine polyp shrinks is that a good sign it isn't cancer or precancer? are there meds or supplements i can take to balance my hormones to help shrink and keep away my uterine polyp?

: NO. Some try spironolactone. But use what your Dr says works best in women like you.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

NO. Some try spironolactone. But use what your Dr says works best in women like you.

Answered 11/23/2022

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, it is a good sign and small polyp may resolve spontaneously. There are no preventive measures I have heard of.

Answered 11/23/2022

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A member asked:

If a uterine polyp shrinks is that a good sign it isn't cancer or precancer? are there meds or supplements i can take to balance my hormones to help shrink and keep away my uterine polyp?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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