Typically, an endometrial polyp is not dangerous to a woman's health. But with multiple polyposis or transition to a malignant form, polyps can be fatal. The Other Gynecology Clinic offers high-tech treatment for uterine polyps. Surgery to remove glandular fibrous and adenomatous endometrial polyps .
Glandular polyp
If hyperplasia of uterine tissue occurs in the basal layer and has a benign form, then they speak of a glandular polyp. It is characterized by the following symptoms:
- spotting outside the menstrual cycle;
- regular periods in large quantities;
- lack of desired pregnancy;
- pain in the lower abdomen like contractions (if the tumor size is more than 2 cm).
Most often, women turn to a gynecologist about the lack of pregnancy, and during diagnosis, a glandular polyp of the uterus is discovered.
Adenomatous polyp
Adenomatous polyp is the most dangerous type of pathology for women's health. It is he who most often degenerates into oncology. This form of the disease is manifested by the following symptoms:
- heavy periods;
- spotting between periods regularly or occasionally;
- menstrual irregularities;
- pain in the lower abdomen from minor to severe;
- discharge with blood after each sexual intercourse;
- regular leucorrhoea in large quantities mixed with blood.
The type of endometrial polyp is determined after histological examination of the tissue. The sample is sent for analysis when a biopsy or complete removal of the tumor is performed.
Treatment methods
If a glandular polyp of the uterus is diagnosed during reproductive age and a woman wants to get pregnant, then a course of hormonal therapy is prescribed. At the same time, doctors set the task of not only surgically removing the tumor, but also taking measures to prevent recurrence of the pathology. If a woman wants to conceive a child, then after the operation doctors draw up an action plan to prepare the woman’s body for pregnancy.
The discovery of a glandular form of a polyp during menopause indicates disturbances in the functioning of the female system. To clarify the causes of the pathology, studies are prescribed to evaluate the functioning of the ovaries and endocrine organs. A glandular polyp is a hormone-dependent formation, and its appearance during menopause indicates a high risk of cancer.
When diagnosing an adenomatous uterine polyp, surgery to remove the tumor is performed urgently. This is the only chance to prevent the disorder from developing into cancer. It is important to perform the operation quickly in case of poor heredity and in perimenopausal women.
