More than 25% of the world’s women population faces the endometrial polyp growth in the interior lining of their womb. This ‘overgrowth’ can be defined as a harmless tissue forming on the uterus lining. The growth may be just a swelling on the wall or may be a hanging structure.

The polyp can be just one number or a few polyps growing in a cluster. It could be circular or elliptical in shape. The size of the polyp could be minimal or be larger than many cms.

These may obstruct pregnancy or the monthly periods. Though these polyps are disturbing elements they are seldom cancerous.

The reasons for these ‘overgrowths’ are not known, but are influenced by the hormonal changes in the blood circulations of the lady.

Ladies prone to develop endometrial polyps are:

• Obesity
• Hypertensive
• Having endometrial polyp history
• Women who have had medicines like ‘Tamoxifen’. This medicine is usually prescribed for cancer of the breasts.

Presence of endometrial polyps can be studied from the indications like:

• Irregularity in the monthly menstrual cycles.
• Profuse blood flow: Blood flow may continue for days together after the normal monthly periods. The blood flow may occur before the next monthly period. Few drops of blood may be spotted after the ‘menopause’ or intimacy of a couple. The absence of pain may be replaced by pain in the legs due to ‘cramps’.

The polyps can be traced with the help of Ultrasonic tests and hysterectomy. Generally, a three month observation helps to report the presence of the polyps.

Medications for the endometrial polyps include:

• Removal of the uterus. In case a woman is found to have the endometrial polyp may opt to remove it.
• Recurrences of the polyps are not found. But, there are remote chances of the endometrial malignancy being present. In such a case, the solution is hysterectomy.

Go for your monthly check ups to find out more information about endometrial polyps and the medicines available.