Endometrial polyps: Pathogenesis, sequelae and treatment

Endometrial polyps are overgrowths of endometrial glands that typically protrude into the uterine cavity. Endometrial polyps are benign in nature and affect both reproductive age and postmenopausal women. Although endometrial polyps are relatively common and may be accompanied by abnormally heavy bl...

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Main Authors: Njume Peter Nijkang, Lyndal Anderson, Robert Markham, Frank Manconi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-04-01
Series:SAGE Open Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2050312119848247
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Summary:Endometrial polyps are overgrowths of endometrial glands that typically protrude into the uterine cavity. Endometrial polyps are benign in nature and affect both reproductive age and postmenopausal women. Although endometrial polyps are relatively common and may be accompanied by abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation. In asymptomatic women, endometrial polyps may regress spontaneously, in symptomatic women endometrial polyps can be treated safely and efficiently with hysteroscopic excision.
ISSN:2050-3121