10 Signs of Uterine Polyps
Feb 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Clinically, there is no such concept as "10 signs of uterine polyps." In most cases, the clinical manifestations include symptoms such as protrusion of a mass, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and abnormal vaginal discharge, although some patients may have no obvious clinical symptoms. Mass protrusion is one of the typical early signs of uterine polyps and is commonly seen in unmarried women. When the pedicle of the polyp is relatively large, the patient may experience prolapse of the polyp through the cervical os during the early stages of the condition.
There is no clinical concept of "10 signs of uterine polyps." Typically, the condition presents with symptoms such as protrusion of a mass, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and abnormal vaginal discharge, although it may also be asymptomatic.
1. Protrusion of a mass
Protrusion of a mass is one of the noticeable early symptoms of uterine polyps and is commonly seen in unmarried women. When the polyp's stalk is large, the polyp may protrude outside the cervical os during the early stages of the disease.
2. Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom of uterine polyps. It usually manifests as light bleeding or spotting, irregular menstrual cycles (either prolonged or shortened), and significantly heavier menstrual flow compared to previous periods. Some patients may even experience postmenopausal vaginal bleeding.
3. Abnormal vaginal discharge
If a uterine polyp becomes ulcerated or necrotic, the patient may develop bloody or purulent vaginal discharge.
When the polyp is small, it may remain asymptomatic for a long time. In such cases, a slightly hyperechoic intrauterine mass with clear boundaries may only be detected incidentally during routine physical examinations or ultrasound scans. Diagnosis of uterine polyps can be confirmed through biopsy during a gynecological examination.
