What to do if you experience symptoms of uterine polyps?

Polyps are abnormal tissue that develops, are small, have stems and are shaped like mushrooms. Polyps can develop in various places, including one in the uterine wall or endometrium of a woman called uterine polyps. What are the symptoms of uterine polyps?

Uterine polyps can appear in one or several forms. Its size can vary from a few millimeters to more than 6 centimeters. More than 95% of benign uterine polyps.

Various symptoms of uterine polyps
Uterine polyps do not cause cancer. Uterine polyps are more common in women who have or have experienced menopause. However, even young women can get uterine polyps.

Uterine polyps can occur without causing symptoms. However, the following symptoms can occur in people with uterine polyps.

Spotting of blood or bleeding outside the menstrual cycle
Heavy bleeding
Bleeding in postmenopausal women
infertility
Prolapse (fall / exit) of uterine polyps, through the cervix

Hormonal factors are considered to be the main cause of uterine polyps. Therefore, polyp growth is influenced by circulating estrogen hormone. Here are some risk factors that can cause uterine polyp growth.

Women in the pre-menopausal or post-menopausal phase
hypertension
obesity
Use of Tamoxifen Medication (Breast Cancer Drug)

Medical treatment of uterine polyps

Small uterine polyps can disappear without special care. However, this small polyp must always be monitored to avoid increasing the size of the polyp.

If symptoms due to polyps appear, they must be taken to eliminate them. Some medical measures must be taken before removal of the polyp to confirm the diagnosis of polyps.

Pelvic ultrasonography is needed if you have symptoms other than the menstrual cycle. Hysteroscopy can also be performed to describe the condition of the uterine wall, if the results of pelvic ultrasound cannot be concluded.

The following are two types of operations that you can undergo to remove uterine polyps.

1. Polypectomy
This is a procedure for removing polyps. Anesthesia can be done locally and totally, for this procedure.

2. Hysterectomy

This is a procedure to remove the uterus, to remove polyps. There are two approaches to this procedure, namely the vagina (vaginal hysterectomy) and the abdominal wall (abdominal hysterectomy). General anesthesia is required for this hysterectomy procedure.

Before the medical team performs the surgery, the following preparations must be made:

General health examination
Stopping the use of drugs that cause bleeding, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, clopidogrel
Laboratory tests such as blood type and ultrasonography
Stop smoking (if you smoke) 4-6 weeks before surgery
Fasting or emptying the stomach for 12 hours before surgery

In women, surgery can only be done 1 to 10 days after the end of menstruation. In the case of polypectomy, you can usually return home the same day,

However, if a hysterectomy is performed, you must be hospitalized after the procedure. Postoperative pain is absolutely unavoidable. The doctor will prescribe painkillers and antibiotics to prevent postoperative infections.

Activity after surgery

Hot compresses can reduce discomfort in old operating areas. Mild postoperative bleeding is normal. This can take around 14 days. Avoid lifting heavy objects, exercising, and having sex.

Always check your condition with a doctor after surgery. Don't forget to ask about your normal activities.