Endometrial Polyp :
Endometrial polyp is a growth that projects from the lining of the uterine endometrium (mostly arise from hyperplasia ie,. increased number of cells in the endometrium) into the uterine cavity. They may be single or multiple and appear as pink swellings 1-2cm in diameter , with a pedicle. Although an endometrial polyp is benign(non-cancerous) it can get a malignant change and it is thus important find it out.It can occurs due to various factors like hormonal changes of estrogen and progesterone , genetic factors, inflammation or infection, abnormal cell growth etc.,
Signs and symptoms of endometrial polyp includes abnormal vaginal bleeding ie., heavy, prolonged, or postmenopausal bledding,spotting or discharge, pelvic pain or pressure, infertility or difficulty getting pregnant,abnormal Pap test result. Diagnosis is made by pelvic examination, ultrasound (transvaginal or transabdominal), hysteroscopy and biopsy, endometrial sampling ( Pipelle or D&C). Ususally small and asymptomatic polyps are observed with regular monitoring but sugical removal (hysteroscopic polypectomy or D&C), hormonal therapy,endometrial ablation or resection etc,. is done in other cases.