Many of the polyps that appear in the uterus do not cause discomfort or any symptoms, so they are usually discovered during routine gynaecological check-ups.
However, when uterine polyps are large or malignant, they can cause heavy menstrual periods, intermenstrual bleeding (metrorrhagia), anaemia, bleeding after sexual intercourse or even increased vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea).
It should be noted that if uterine polyps are large, they may also prevent fertilisation or embryo implantation.
Read the full article on: Malignant uterine polyps: types, symptoms and treatments ( 45).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Miguel Angel Checa Vizcaino M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 11/04/2022