Everything you need to know about uterine polyps

The uterine polyps ou uterine polyps affect no less than 40% of women. Not to be confused with the Uterus cancer, these small benign growths must however be treated.


Definition, symptoms, origins, patient profile, treatment, care, prevention, find out everything you need to know about uterine polyps.

What exactly are uterine polyps?

Le uterine polyp, like the polyp of the uterus or endometrial polyp is a growth that develops in the uterus. These are tumors, most often benign.

Le uterine polyp is different from endometrial cancer or the uterine fibroids.

More precisely, they are small tumors that develop on the uterine lining. Depending on its exact location, the polyp will have different terminology.

They are talking about uterine polyp When it develops on the endometrium, we speak of endocervical polyp when it is located on the cervix, we speak of intracavitary polyp when it is in the uterine cavity.

One or more polyps

The patient may develop one or more polyps. uterine polypsIt is not surprising to find several of them, in groups or clusters.

Different sizes of uterine polyps

Un polyp of the uterus can be a few millimeters as well as a few centimeters. The size is very variable.

What is the profile of women most at risk of developing a uterine polyp?

Le uterine polyp rarely occurs before the age of 30. The development of uterine polyps occurs overwhelmingly in pre-menopausal or already menopausal women, i.e. from the age of 45.

What are the symptoms that should alert you?

These tumors, although benign, can cause some discomfort or even some pain. It should be noted, however, that many patients who have one or more polyps in the uterus feel absolutely nothing. uterine polyp is very often asymptomatic.

In rare cases, the endometrial polyp can generate bleeding outside of menstrual period or mocking (metrorrhagia)This may alert the patient and prompt her to seek advice.

If the patient experiences difficulty getting pregnant, polyps may be a clue. Indeed, if the polyps turn out to be large enough, they can hinder the proper sperm progression, interfere with the nesting of thefertilized egg or even cause miscarriages.

If the patient experiences vaginal discharge quite abundant, this can also be a sign and a symptom.

Finally, this type of polyps may cause particularly heavy periods (menorrhagia) but not always. If until recently the patient had periods with a average menstrual flow, mild or normal, this can be a good warning to seek medical attention.

Diagnosis of a uterine polyp

Very often, it is during theannual gynecological examination that the midwife or gynecologist discovers the polyp, rarely following complaints from the patient.

We can diagnose a endometrial polyp through Pelvic ultrasound by endovaginal route, thanks to a hysteroscopy (uterine visibility examination) or even thanks to a hysterography (a female infertility assessment test). It is also possible to make a diagnosis following a biopsy.

Origins of uterine polyps

What are the reasons and the origins of uterine polyps ? If doctors and researchers still have work to do on this side, it is obvious that the development of uterine polyps is partly linked to a hormonal imbalance including sex hormones, progesterone and estrogen. The development of polyps is due, in part, to excessive production of estrogen.

Overweight is another factor to consider in explaining the development of uterine polyps. Women who are obese are therefore at greater risk of developing a uterine polyp one day.

Women suffering from diabetes orhypertension are also more at risk.

Finally, women on hormone therapy are at greater risk of developing uterine polyps : women taking hormone treatment to stimulate their ovaries or women undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

What are the possible treatments for treating one or more uterine polyps?

The treatment chosen will depend on the number of polyps, their sizes and their location. The doctor can offer the patient several options:

  • polyp removal using a hysteroscopy. This medical procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia. It involves the surgical removal of uterine polyps.
  • If the polyps are poorly developed, a hormonal treatment may be offered. Progestins can clear polyps.
  • Finally, another treatment, this one more definitive, is theendometrectomy. This is endometrial ablationThis treatment is offered to women who have already reached menopause or who do not wish to or no longer wish to procreate. It eliminates the risk of recurrence.

Our latest Louloucup advice

Do you have pain during your period, do you feel pain, discomfort? Do you have heavier periods? Do you know a menstrual flow particularly abundant? Are you having difficulty getting pregnant? Has it been a long time since you last consulted a gynecologist or an medical professional  ? We can only encourage you to make an appointment.


Your health is precious, take care of yourself! You should know that 5% of uterine polyps mutate into endometrial cancer. It is therefore necessary to treat it and take care of it.

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