WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2002: Re: polyps

Re: polyps

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 12:55:48 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 28 Feb 2002, gini wrote: >
>Have had heavy prolonged periods with bleeding in between and passing
>tissue. Just had an endometrial biopsy and pap. Pap normal but polyps
>found on biopsy. I think my dr said that my uterus was also enlarged.
>I'm 39. What causes polyps and what could be the next course of
>treatment? I go back in May and will be taking b/c pills starting with
>next cycle.

Cause of polyps is unknown.

Best treatment is Hysteroscopic polypectomy and D & C.

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