Specialized Care for Uterine Polyps
Uterine polyps develop when the lining of the uterus, or endometrium, overgrows in a particular area. Uterine, or endometrial, polyps grow from the uterus wall into the cavity and can be as small as a sesame seed or larger than a golf ball. Most uterine polyps are benign (noncancerous) but, in rare cases, can be or become malignant (cancerous).
Uterine polyps have some symptoms in common with uterine fibroids, but the two types of growths differ in several ways:
- Polyps are growths of the uterine lining; fibroids are growths of muscle tissue.
- Polyps are typically smaller than fibroids and often go away without treatment. Fibroids can shrink after menopause but do not go away.
- Polyps can lead to cancer and subfertility.
UT Southwestern’s skilled gynecologists have specialized training and expertise in diagnosing and treating uterine polyps. We offer advanced treatment based on the latest research to relieve symptoms and prevent serious complications such as cancer or infertility.