Patient's question:
Please ask if uterine polyps need to be hospitalized for surgery or performed as an outpatient procedure. I am 65 years old and have been menopausal, and I have been found to have polyps.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the main symptoms of uterine polyps are increased menstrual volume or irregular uterine bleeding; polyps can be seen or felt at the cervix, and the uterus is slightly enlarged. Diagnostic hysteroscopy or fractional curettage can be performed, with the obtained tissue or removed polyps sent for pathological examination to confirm the diagnosis and differentiate it from conditions such as dysfunctional uterine bleeding, submucosal uterine fibroids, and endometrial cancer. Dilating the cervix, removing the polyps, and then scraping the entire uterine cavity can remove diffuse small polyps and send them for pathological examination. Postoperative follow-up should be scheduled regularly to monitor for recurrence and malignancy, with timely management. In recent years, some have successfully used hysteroscopic surgery or laser treatment for small polyps.