April 26, 2011 (New York, New York) — A metaanalysis of women who have had polypectomies suggests that postmenopausal status and abnormal bleeding are negatively associated with endometrial neoplasia.

Endometrial polyps are benign overgrowths of the uterine lining that frequently present with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and may contribute to infertility through impaired endometrial receptivity.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 70 years old and have a very large uterine polyp. Because I had profuse bleeding during menopause and painful biopsies after abnormal Pap smears, I would like to have a ...

Ultrasound-guided endometrial polypectomy could be a lower-cost, easily accessible alternative to hysteroscopy for women with abnormal uterine bleeding and polyps, researchers reported at the 2022 ...

The RESECTR is a disposable non-powered, hand-held surgical instrument that allows clinicians to manually target and remove a polyp with little risk of bleeding or uterine perforation. Clinicians can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Age, nulliparity, polyps and shorter sampling intervals may predict endometrial hyperplasia and cancer. Risk ...

Periods are a part of life for women, but what’s normal and not? When your bleeding is abnormal or unexpected, there are treatment options to improve your quality of life and get back to feeling your ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Endometriosis symptoms include pain during urination, lower back pain, and heavy menstrual bleeding.Heavy menstrual bleeding can cause iron ...

The endometrium is the layer of tissue lining the inside of the uterus – the reproductive organ in the pelvis where a baby develops. "The endometrium is a crucial part of the female reproductive ...

Both fibroids and cysts are common in females, especially before menopause. Fibroids are a type of noncancerous tumor that forms in the muscular wall of the uterus. In contrast, ovarian cysts are ...