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Are large uterine polyps more likely to be cancerous?
Larger endometrial polyps also have been shown to be a risk factor for premalignant or malignant pathology, with authors advocating a cut-off point of 1.0 to 1.8 cm diameter as a risk factor [3–6].
What is the percentage of uterine polyps that are cancerous?
Conclusions: The risk of endometrial cancer in women with endometrial polyps is 1.3%, while cancers confined to a polyp were found in only 0.3%. The risk is greatest in postmenopausal women with vaginal bleeding.
Is a 2cm uterine polyp big?
In postmenopausal women, polyps usually present with bleeding or discharge accounting for 24.3%. The most common size of polyp is less than 2 cm, and those greater than 4 cm are called giant polyps.
Should I be worried about uterine polyps?
ANSWER: It is rare for uterine polyps to be cancerous. If they aren’t causing problems, monitoring the polyps over time is a reasonable approach. If you develop symptoms, such as abnormal bleeding, however, then the polyps should be removed and evaluated to confirm that there is no evidence of cancer.
What happens if uterine polyps are not removed?
Uterine polyps, once removed, can recur. It’s possible that you might need to undergo treatment more than once if you experience recurring uterine polyps. If the polyps are found to contain precancerous or cancerous cells, hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) may become necessary.
Should all uterine polyps be removed?
However, polyps should be treated if they cause heavy bleeding during menstrual periods, or if they are suspected to be precancerous or cancerous. They should be removed if they cause problems during pregnancy, such as a miscarriage, or result in infertility in women who want to become pregnant.
Do uterine polyps grow fast?
If a woman does not become pregnant, this lining sheds, causing a menstrual period. After a period, the lining grows rapidly under the influence of hormones like estrogen. Polyps are areas that grow a little too much.
Can a doctor tell if a polyp is cancerous by looking at it?
Adenoma polyps are the types of growths (along with other tissue abnormalities) that doctors are on the lookout for during colonoscopies. Although most adenoma polyps never become cancerous, it’s impossible to tell which ones will in the future just by sight.
Can polyps disappear on their own?
In premenopausal women, polyps often go away on their own and may require no additional treatment if you are not having symptoms and have no other risk factors. In some cases, uterine polyps are precancerous and need to be removed.
What is the treatment for cancerous uterine polyps?
Instead of making a cut in your belly, they can insert a curette or other surgical tools through your vagina and cervix to take the polyps out. If your polyps have cancer cells, you may need surgery to take out your entire uterus, called a hysterectomy.