Patient's question:
I am 26 years old today and found out I have uterine polyps. Why didn't I feel anything before?Doctor's answer:
Hello, polyps that are long and slender, attached to the inner wall of the uterine cavity, can all be clinically referred to as uterine polyps. The clinical manifestations of this disease include the following types: solitary small endometrial polyps often show no clinical symptoms and are usually discovered during macroscopic examination after hysterectomy for other diseases or diagnosed after diagnostic. Multiple diffuse types commonly present with menorrhagia and prolonged menstruation, which is related to increased endometrial area and excessive endometrial hyperplasia. Large polyps or polyps protruding into the cervical canal are prone to secondary infection, necrosis, and can cause irregular bleeding and foul-smelling bloody discharge. Endometrial polyps are caused by excessive endometrial hyperplasia and can occur at any age. They are a very common type of localized endometrial mass, projecting into the smooth, meaty consistency of the uterine cavity. The stalks vary in length, with longer ones protruding outside the cervical os, while some have shorter stalks. Smaller polyps generally show no clinical symptoms, and polyps protruding outside the cervix may be discovered during medical consultation after bleeding during intercourse.