WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2003: Re: Asymptomatic endometrial polyps

Re: Asymptomatic endometrial polyps - post menopausal

From: Hector Nemirovsky M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 20:14:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 4 Mar 2003, Diane wrote: >
>During my annual exam I mentioned to my GYN that I had been experiencing
>slight cramping for the past week. She recommended an ultrasound to
>rule out any problems with my ovaries. A small endometrial polyp was
>uncovered in the ultrasound. The cramping ,which was minor has
>ceased.I'm 53 and post menopausal,with no history of bleeding or
>discharge. There is no history of cancer in my family and I've not
>taken HRT. I've had 3 children. My GYN is suggesting hysterscopy D&C
>surgery. Is there a chance that the polyp will regress if I wait a few
>months? Is there any diet or lifestyle changes that I can make to
>facilitate the regress? I'm really hoping to avoid surgery.

I completely agree with your Dr.

-- Hector Nemirovsky M.D. Fmr Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital Fernández, Buenos Aires, Argentina Fmr Assistant Professor in Obstetrics at Medical School, Buenos Aires University, Argentina Private Practice, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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