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A 20-year-old female asked:
In general...how likely is it for polyps to reoccur after polypectomy and a d&c??? on syeda birth control now for management of pcos. should i worry?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Polyp recurrence: Both endometrial and cervical polyps can recur. Endometrial polyps can recur more frequently in untreated PCOS patients because of the irregular anovulatory periods with excess estrogen secretion. Endometrial polyps can progress to endometrial cancer if untreated.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
I had a d&c on the 6th Jan I bled for a few days, then it stopped & now im bleeding on & off for 14 days, I have started Duphaston 2 daily for 5 days now yet d bleeding wont stop. D biopsy result came out clear except for removal of a polyp & pcos?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
See the physician who performed the D&C, as this bleeding is not usual for what is described. Taking Duphaston will usually stop dysfunctional bl... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Can endometrial polyps cause severe pain?? Im waiting on my polypectomy & D&C but its 3 1/2 weeks away & i have severe cramping in my vagina/lower abd
Dr. Jeff Linanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Usually not: Polyps are just extra tissue and do not usually cause pain. You might want to ask your obgyn about the pain, and take note of when it happens (in the ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Had hysteroscopy/d&c/polypectomy 1.5 mos ago. Had uterine ultrasound & the polyp looks to be there again. Is it possible it grew back or was it missed?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Could be both: Endometrial polyps are notorious for returning to the "scene of the crime". Most MD's who perform hysteroscopy are very thorough but we are also human... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Had complete d&c w/ polypectomy biopsy nrml 6 months later while on progesterone have another polyp de said no chance cancerous is that correct?
Dr. M. Hytham Beckanswered
Surgery 45 years experience
Very unlikely: Since you just had a full examination recently the chance of this being malignant is super rare keep following up with your GYN
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Trying hard to understand on progesterone had d&c hysteroscopy w/ polypectomy 5 months ago no hyperplasia /cancer so what caused another polyp ?
Dr. Barton Butterbaughanswered
Family Medicine 42 years experience
UTERINE POLYPS: THIS QUESTION IS BETTER POSED AND ANSWERED BY YOUR GYN SPECIALIST THAT HAS BEEN TREATING YOU FOR THIS PROBLEM IN THE RECENT PAST. IT IS IMPORTANT TH... Read More
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