What is worse fibroids or polyps?

Uterine fibroids are made up of thick muscle tissues while polyps are made from endometrial tissues (lining of the uterus). Thus, polyps are more dangerous than uterine fibroids as they lead to serious health issues that include vaginal bleeding, bladder issues, abnormal menses, and even cancer.

Are polyps or fibroids cancerous?

Both types of growth can cause heavy periods, irregular periods, or fertility issues, but fibroids are not, by definition, cancerous. In contrast, uterine polyps do have the potential to become cancer. Therefore, your health practitioner should be monitoring for changes in size and to any of your symptoms.

Can you have fibroids and polyps at the same time?

Endometrial polyps and uterine fibroids are common causes of abnormal uterine bleeding and may coexist.

Should I be worried about a uterine polyp?

ANSWER: It is rare for uterine polyps to be cancerous. If they aren't causing problems, monitoring the polyps over time is a reasonable approach. If you develop symptoms, such as abnormal bleeding, however, then the polyps should be removed and evaluated to confirm that there is no evidence of cancer.

How do you know if its a polyp or fibroid?

The only way to know whether you have uterine fibroids or uterine polyps is to be diagnosed by a doctor. In addition to a patient history and a pelvic examination, tests used to confirm uterine fibroids or polyps or to rule out other conditions include: Pelvic ultrasound. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.

What is the difference between uterine polyps and uterine fibroids?

Do polyps and fibroids show up on an ultrasound?

Routine vaginal ultrasound performed just prior to ovulation is usually sufficient to diagnose a polyp. If unclear, a hysterosonogram or hysteroscopy (see above under Diagnosing Fibroids) can be performed.

How long is recovery after uterine polyp removal?

Many patients worry about uterine polyp removal recovery time, but recovery is quick; after a single polypectomy, patients can return to work the next day and expect a full recovery within two weeks.

Is surgery necessary for uterine polyps?

The majority of cases of uterine polyps are cured by thorough dilation and curettage. However, removal of polyps or other structural abnormalities may be missed by blind curettage, therefore, a surgical procedure may be needed.

Can uterine polyps make you feel unwell?

You may not have any symptoms, especially if you have small polyps or only one. Talk to your doctor if you notice: Irregular periods, when you can't predict their timing, length, or heaviness. Heavy periods.

How serious is an endometrial polyp?

Overgrowth of cells in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) leads to the formation of uterine polyps, also known as endometrial polyps. These polyps are usually noncancerous (benign), although some can be cancerous or can eventually turn into cancer (precancerous polyps).

Do polyps cause weight gain?

Cancerous tumors may also cause pelvic pressure or pain. Also, weight gain is not a common symptom of uterine polyps. Unusual weight gain may be seen in other gynecologic conditions, such as large ovarian cysts or fibroids.

How do you get rid of fibroid polyps?

Why do I have polyps and fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are made of muscular tissue found inside the uterus while polyps grow on the wall of the uterus and consist of the uterine lining, the endometrium. The cause of uterine fibroids and polyps is not clear but may be linked to genetics or the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Can a doctor tell if a polyp is cancerous by looking at it?

A gastroenterologist, the specialist who usually performs a colonoscopy, can't tell for certain if a colon polyp is precancerous or cancerous until it's removed and examined under a microscope.

Is it painful to have polyps removed?

A person may feel pressure or pulling during the procedure, but they should feel no pain. Depending on the location of the polyp and other factors, a doctor may give the person pain-blocking medication before, during, or after the procedure.

What size fibroids need surgery?

Most experts believe that about 9-10 centimeters (about 4 inches) diameter is the largest size fibroid that should be removed laparoscopically.

Do uterine polyps cause tiredness?

Fatigue is associated with uterine fibroids, but it is important to realize that this is simply because they can result in heavy menstrual bleeding. Over time heavy menstrual bleeding can lead to an iron deficiency anemia, which is what actually causes the fatigue.

Can uterine polyps burst and bleed?

Uterine polyps are common and there can be more than one polyp in the uterine cavity. Sometimes small submucosal fibroids grow on a stalk and present as uterine polyps (see fact sheet on Fibroids). Polyps are prone to bleeding and large polyps can contribute to infertility and miscarriage.

Can uterine polyps cause hip pain?

Medical problems from polyps normally include: Irregular (or longer and heavier) menstrual cycles. Discomfort in bladder. Pain or cramping in the pelvic area (hips and legs and during sexual intercourse)

What are the side effects of polyp removal?

Are polyps in uterus painful?

Typically, polyps grow to be a few millimeters to a few centimeters. Pedunculated polyps are more common than sessile and can protrude from the uterus into the vagina. Women will typically only feel pain from uterine polyps when this happens.

Is a hysteroscopy painful?

Some women feel no or only mild pain during a hysteroscopy, but for others the pain can be severe. If you find it too uncomfortable, tell the doctor or nurse. They can stop the procedure at any time.

How long is uterine polyp surgery?

The procedure generally takes from 5-10 minutes to perform and is called a hysteroscopic (or resectoscopic) polypectomy.

Can an ultrasound tell if a polyp is cancerous?

Although ultrasound is clearly not one of the widely accepted screening techniques, this non-invasive and radiation-free modality is also capable of detecting colonic polyps, both benign and malignant.

Can an ultrasound tell if a fibroid is cancerous?

Medical imaging, including ultrasound and MRI, can be used to tell the difference between fibroids and cancerous tumors in the uterus. Additionally, pathologists (doctors who specialize in analyzing bodily tissue) can look at a biopsy of the fibroid under a microscope and count the dividing cells.