Description
A growth on the inner wall of the uterus that's most often not cancer.
Overview
Endometrial polyps are growths attached to the inner wall of the uterus. Also called uterine polyps, they are most often not cancerous. Polyps are most common in people who are going through or have completed menopause.
Symptoms
Symptoms include vaginal bleeding after menopause, irregular periods and bleeding between periods. Some people have no symptoms or only light bleeding.
Treatment
Small polyps might go away on their own. Treatments include medicines and surgery.
Last Updated: September 18th, 2025
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