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It is a procedure usually done through an flexible scope that removes an abnormal growth for biopsy

Dr. Henry Wodnicki reviewed this

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What is polypectomy ?

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How long does it take to heal after polypectomy?

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How much bleeding is normal after polypectomy?

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What is the difference between hysteroscopy and polypectomy?

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What is the definition or description of: endoscopic polypectomy?

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How long do I have to wait to get anal after a polypectomy and a hemostatic clip?

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A 35-year old female asked:

2 month ago I had polypectomy tubivllous adenoma with high grade dusplaisa but still having pain and bleeding.

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A 38-year old female asked:

Had a d&c/polypectomy on discharge it states no sex for 6 WKS! Isn't it 2 weeks for this procedure? I won't wait 6 that is absurd or am I wrong?

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A 37-year old female asked:

I had a hysteroscope with polypectomy yesterday afternoon and I only spotted for an hour and haven't bled at all anymore. could i b bleeding inside?

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A 44-year old asked:

When do you stop bleeding after a polypectomy and ablation?

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A 37-year old asked:

Post uterine polypectomy--i'm still bleeding, what should I do?

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A 55-year old female asked:

Is it normal to still be bleeding after having a hysteroscope, d&c, polypectomy, & some light pain 9 days ago?

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A 46-year old female asked:

A thank you to all the docs that helped me. I had my polypectomy/ biopsy results today. Totally benign! i can get back to living again now. :)?

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59F, what are the post-polypectomy surveillance guidelines for a non-dysplastic 24 mm Sessile Serrated Lesion that was removed piecemeal at initial colonoscopy? Ive read conflicting information?

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A 82-year old male asked:

My parent had a positive FIT/polypectomy 10 yrs ago. He was told he was too old for a follow up colonoscopy until now, when a proper referral was made. He is now in his 80s and really does not want to go through with it. Is a FIT test an alternative?

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Is it safe to have a polypectomy while on your period?

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How lonf to recover after hysteroscopy and polypectomy under general anaesthetic?

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Can you have a epidural exactly like you would get during labor for hysteroscopy/polypectomy?

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Hello In Gastric Polypectomy pathology report: What is mucoid material and and scattered cells finding mean? Thank you?

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A 53-year old female asked:

I had a cervical polypectomy procedure on a thursday; it monday still some light spotting in underwear-& when wipe. Is spotting normal this long?

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Is it normal to bleed on an off after hysteroscopy/d&c/polypectomy? I bled 1st day pink mucous for 9 days now day 10 Bleeding very lightly. No odor.

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Had hysteroscopy/polypectomy/d&c 1st period started &stopped at 3 days, started again on day 5 heavy, stopped &started again day 7 heavy. Is it normal?

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I had an endemetrial polypectomy 6 days ago. There was spotting for 3 days and then stopped. However on day 6 there was quite a bit of bleeding. Is this normal?

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When am I able to concieve after a Hysteroscopy, D&C, Polypectomy?

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Can endometrial polyps come back only 2 weeks after a d&c and polypectomy? How soon can they reoccur???

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How long should I bleed after a hysteroscopy and polypectomy via d&c. Blood is bright red and heavier daily. ?

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