Patient's question:
I am 26 years old, female. A month ago, I had some discomfort in my lower abdomen, and after a thorough examination at the hospital, it was said that there was a polyp in my uterus. The doctor recommended a small surgery for me. I am a bit afraid of staying in the hospital for the surgery. Please ask if the surgery for uterine polyps requires hospitalization.Doctor's answer:
Any mass adhering to the inner wall of the uterine cavity with a slender stalk can be clinically diagnosed as an uterine polyp. Therefore, polypoid masses within the uterine cavity may include pedunculated submucosal fibroids, endometrial polyps, adenomyoma-like polyps, and malignant polyps (cancer or sarcoma). The causes of endometrial polyps may be related to inflammation, endocrine disorders, especially excessively high estrogen levels. Most scholars believe that polyps originate from immature endometrium, particularly at the base. Hospitalization may be required, with options including dilation and curettage or hysteroscopy. Endometrial polyps may cause infertility and require early treatment. Patients should seek prompt and systematic standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals based on their specific conditions to ensure appropriate treatment and rapid recovery.