DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 70 years old and have a very large uterine polyp. Because I had profuse bleeding during menopause and painful biopsies after abnormal Pap smears, I would like to have a ...

Ultrasound-guided endometrial polypectomy could be a lower-cost, easily accessible alternative to hysteroscopy for women with abnormal uterine bleeding and polyps, researchers reported at the 2022 ...

Endometrial polyps are benign overgrowths of the uterine lining that frequently present with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and may contribute to infertility through impaired endometrial receptivity.

There’s no doubt that women’s healthcare has been seriously understudied and underfunded for far too long. Many of us have heard terms like uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, but few of us — unless ...

The RESECTR is a disposable non-powered, hand-held surgical instrument that allows clinicians to manually target and remove a polyp with little risk of bleeding or uterine perforation. Clinicians can ...

What is your feeling about incidental endometrial polyps noted sonographically in a postmenopausal woman? I read last month's green journal's lead article, which suggested that a certain percentage of ...

Women of reproductive age bleed once a month during their menstrual period. This happens when your uterus sheds its lining, and the blood and tissue pass through the vagina and out of your body.

You shouldn't experience vaginal bleeding after menopause, or a year after your last period. Postmenopausal bleeding may be due to polpys, PCOS, medication side effects, infections, or cancer. Don't ...

Common causes of postmenopausal bleeding include atrophy and fibroids. Learn about risk factors, treatments, and when to consult a doctor.