Women of childbearing age who experience abnormal uterine bleeding may be suffering from polyps in the uterus, or endometrial polyps. While these anomalies can cause infertility, removal may restore your ability to conceive. Bleeding between periods is one of the most frequent symptoms of this common reproductive condition. However, some women may have polyps and not experience any abnormal bleeding.
It is not unusual to find these polyps when seeking to identify the cause of a woman’s infertility. They are sometimes incidental findings when looking for other causes. An X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes often reveals the presence of polyps. This diagnostic test is called a hysterosalpingogram (HSG).
Polyps result from the overgrowth of the endometrial lining inside the uterus. Endometrial polyps are usually benign, meaning non-cancerous; however, they should be removed to confirm this.. Removed polyps are always sent to the laboratory for analysis to confirm that they are benign.
