A uterine endometrial polyp is a benign tumor in the uterus. It is formed from the basal layer of endometrial tissue with strong growth. Polyps can develop either singly or multiple times. When there are two or more polyps, doctors talk about polyposis. The answer to the question on what day of the cycle the polyp is removed will be happy to be answered by the doctors of the “Other Gynecology” clinic. They will also select an individual treatment regimen for this pathology.
Symptoms
Pathology can develop without obvious signs. The clinical picture becomes pronounced as the size of the tumors increases. The severity of symptoms also depends on the number and types of uterine tumors. Most often, small polyps are diagnosed during routine examinations or a visit to a specialist for another reason. The main symptoms of the development of an endometrial polyp:
- aching pain in the lower abdomen;
- vaginal discharge with blood outside the cycle;
- discomfort during or after sex;
- spotting after the cessation of menstruation;
- menstruation in copious amounts;
- abdominal pain during menstruation;
- disruptions of the menstrual cycle.
Uterine endometrial polyps can be subject to secondary infection and necrosis, which causes emergencies and requires immediate intervention.
Treatment methods
Multiple uterine polyps require surgical treatment. During the procedure, pathological tissues are removed, thereby eliminating recurrence of the disease. The choice of surgical method depends on the type and size of the tumor. If a woman has a high risk of degeneration into cancer, a complete removal of the uterus is performed.
After surgery, drug treatment is often prescribed, which takes into account the results of histological examination. The gynecologist determines the cause of the disease and eliminates it with the help of medications to prevent relapses.
Conservative treatment
If surgery is performed to remove fibrous tumors, drug therapy is not used. When eliminating glandular tumors, drugs containing hormones are prescribed. Most often, combination drugs (oral contraceptives) or drugs containing progesterone are used. If the patient is diagnosed with a concomitant disease (diabetes mellitus, obesity, hypertension), then consultation with a specialist in a different profile will be required.
Surgery
The “Other Gynecology” clinic uses low-traumatic treatment methods. Additional research is included in pre-intervention preparation. Specialists at the medical center widely use hysterresectoscopy. The operation is performed under general anesthesia and usually takes up to 20 minutes.
During the intervention, a camera is used for visual inspection and control of manipulations, as well as for examining polyps and selecting the best removal method. There are special microsurgical instruments to remove the tumor. The “Other Gynecology” clinic uses laser equipment, which allows the intervention to be performed painlessly and comfortably. The surface of the uterus is scraped out, and the vessels are cauterized.
On what day of the cycle is the endometrial polyp removed?
It is important to perform surgery to remove an endometrial polyp on a specific day, as this helps create conditions for the best procedure. The best period of time is after the end of menstruation in 5-8 days. The main reasons for this election day are the following factors:
- best visualization of the uterine cavity;
- thin mucous membrane of the organ, allowing polyps to be clearly visible;
- reducing the risk of bleeding.
In the first days after menstruation, the doctor will easily see uterine polyps and will be able to remove them without disrupting the menstrual cycle and will not cause uterine infertility.
If surgical treatment is performed in the middle of the cycle or more than 10 days after menstruation, a relapse of the pathology may occur. With a thick layer of endometrial tissue, it is very difficult to notice the neoplasm and completely eliminate it. During menopause, hysteroscopy is performed on any day of the cycle, since there are no changes in the uterus due to the menstrual cycle.
