What is a Fundal endometrial polyp?
What is a Fundal endometrial polyp?
An endometrial polyp or uterine polyp is an abnormal growth containing glands, stroma and blood vessels projecting from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) that occupies spaces small or large enough to fill the uterine cavity. They are found during both reproductive and postmenopausal phases of life.
Should I be worried about endometrial polyps?
ANSWER: It is rare for uterine polyps to be cancerous. If they aren’t causing problems, monitoring the polyps over time is a reasonable approach. If you develop symptoms, such as abnormal bleeding, however, then the polyps should be removed and evaluated to confirm that there is no evidence of cancer.
What size endometrial polyp is considered large?
In postmenopausal women, polyps usually present with bleeding or discharge accounting for 24.3%. The most common size of polyp is less than 2 cm, and those greater than 4 cm are called giant polyps.
Is endometrial polyp curable?
Small polyps without symptoms might resolve on their own. Treatment of small polyps is unnecessary unless you’re at risk of uterine cancer. Medication. Certain hormonal medications, including progestins and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, may lessen symptoms of the polyp.
When should endometrial polyps be removed?
A uterine polyp removal procedure is normally scheduled after menstrual bleeding has stopped and before you begin ovulation. This is about 1 to 10 days after your period.
What percentage of endometrial polyps are cancerous?
Conclusions: The risk of endometrial cancer in women with endometrial polyps is 1.3%, while cancers confined to a polyp were found in only 0.3%. The risk is greatest in postmenopausal women with vaginal bleeding.
Is a 1 cm uterine polyp big?
Uterine polyps are soft fleshy outgrowths from the lining of the womb (the endometrium), usually less than 1 cm in diameter, which often flatten to fit the cavity of the uterus.
What is an endometrial polyp?
An endometrial polyp or uterine polyp is an abnormal growth containing glands, stroma and blood vessels projecting from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) that occupies spaces small or large enough to fill the uterine cavity.
How are uterine polyps diagnosed and treated?
A sterile fluid is introduced into the uterus through a thin tube called a catheter. The fluid causes the uterus to expand, providing a clearer image of any growths within the uterine cavity during the ultrasound procedure. Hysteroscopy: this may be used to either diagnose or treat uterine polyps.
What are sessile and pedunculated polyps?
They attach to the uterine wall by a large base (these are called sessile polyps) or a thin stalk (these are called pedunculated polyps). Endometrial polyps can be asymptomatic or can present with abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Are endendometrial polyps asymptomatic or abnormal bleeding?
Endometrial polyps can be asymptomatic (meaning they do not present with any symptoms); however, most of the time they present with abnormal vaginal bleeding. In order to better distinguish between the two, characteristics of normal bleeding has also been outlined. The definition of a “normal menstrual cycle” is different for every woman.
