Patient's question:
How to check for uterine polyps? What kind of tests can be used to detect uterine polyps?Doctor's answer:
For the auxiliary examination of uterine polyps, past methods such as hysterosalpingography and ultrasound could diagnose uterine polyps. Currently, the most common method for examining uterine polyps is hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopy allows direct visualization of the uterine cavity, providing clear and intuitive observation. After excluding intrauterine malignant lesions such as endometrial cancer, solitary and small endometrial polyps can be directly removed under hysteroscopic guidance. For patients with multiple lesions, who are young and have fertility requirements, a comprehensive can be performed under hysteroscopy, thereby avoiding missed removal. For patients with fertility requirements, this approach can thoroughly treat endometrial polyps while preserving the integrity of the uterus. Experts remind that hysteroscopy for the diagnosis and treatment of endometrial polyps should be performed within one week after menstruation, as the endometrium is thinner at this time and less likely to obscure the polyps.