Endometrial polyp is a gynecological disease that plagues some women. Generally speaking, endometrial polyps are often complicated with polycystic ovary and endometriosis, which is caused by ovulation disorder, persistent hyperplasia of endometrium caused by hyperandrogenism and lack of progesterone to transform endometrium. Like other uterine diseases, endometrial polyps are very harmful to women.

Although endometrial polyps belong to benign lesions, if endometrial polyps are stimulated by inflammation and affected by high levels of estrogen for a long time, they may also become malignant and need to be vigilant. So, do endometrial polyps have to be operated on?

Causes of endometrial polyp formation

Endometrial polyps may be related to long-term inflammatory stimulation and endocrine disorders, especially the high level of estrogen. Most scholars believe that polyps come from immature endometrium, especially the basal part.

Having endometriosis can lead to infertility or miscarriage. Obstruct sperm and pregnant eggs from staying in bed, placenta implantation and embryo development. Concomitant infection changes the intrauterine environment, which is not conducive to the survival of sperm and pregnant eggs. Combined with tubal or ovarian inflammation, it can lead to obstructive or anovulatory infertility. It is equivalent to putting a contraceptive device in the uterus to prevent sperm and pregnant eggs from staying in bed and play a role in contraception.

Treatment of endometrial polyps

According to the size, location and shape of polyps and the age of patients, different treatment methods are needed. The treatment of endometrial polyps is mainly surgery. If the polyp is small, it can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. Usually, Li Xiaoping can take Yanfu Pill for treatment. If there are multiple small polyps, it can be diagnosed and scraped. If it is a single large polyp (with a diameter greater than 1 cm), electrotomy is generally used, which can remove the root of the polyp located in the basal layer of endometrium, significantly reduce the recurrence rate, and have fewer intraoperative and postoperative complications and high surgical safety.

After resection of uterine polyps, chronic uterine inflammation should also be treated to prevent recurrence of polyps. When polyps are large or complicated with severe inflammation, partial hysterectomy or total hysterectomy should be considered. After the operation of uterine polyps, you should also go to the hospital for regular review according to the doctor's advice, because if there is inflammation or a smaller polyp hidden in the depths, it can still cause recurrence if it is not removed together.