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, any mass that is attached to the inner wall of the uterine cavity with a slender stalk can be clinically referred to as an uterine polyp. The clinical manifestations of this disease can be divided into the following types: solitary small endometrial polyps often show no clinical symptoms and are usually discovered during a postoperative gross examination after the removal of the uterus for other diseases, or diagnosed after a diagnostic. Polypoid and diffuse types are commonly associated with menorrhagia and prolonged menstruation, which is related to the 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 texture 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.