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Are women with uterine polyp(s) at a higher chance of developing uterine cancer in their lifetime? does family history of uterine precancer increase the risk as well?
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Please visit this site for information on this topic and talk to your gynecologist. It is not feasible to predict the development of cancer. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14683-uterine-polyps Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 12/4/2022
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