Patient's question:
Recently, the area of the vagina has been very painful. Last week, there was also the issue of blood in the urine, and there was a lot of leukorrhea. After examination, it was found to be uterine polyps. I would like to ask if taking the oral contraceptive pill ethinylestradiol/norethisterone can have side effects due to uterine polyps.Doctor's answer:
Hello, endometrial polyps are caused by local abnormal fibrosis of the endometrium, with reasons including elevated estrogen and long-term local inflammatory effects. They can lead to irregular bleeding. Currently, hysteroscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing endometrial polyps and can also be used for pathological examination under hysteroscopy. There are no documented reports of short-acting contraceptives being used to treat endometrial polyps.Norethisterone ethinyl estradiol tablets belong to short-acting contraceptives and have effects such as medication application and regulation of menstruation. It is recommended that patients undergoing hysteroscopy for treatment of uterine polyps, in addition to medication, also pay special attention to their dietary condition and psychological state. Patients must maintain a positive mood and eat a balanced diet.