What are the symptoms of endometrial polyps?

Endometrial polyp is a common gynecological disease caused by local excessive proliferation of the endometrium. It manifests as single or multiple smooth tumors protruding into the uterine cavity with pedicles of varying lengths.

The symptoms of endometrial polyps mainly include the following aspects:

1. Abnormal uterine bleeding: Endometrial polyps may cause local blood vessel hyperplasia in the uterus, causing abnormal uterine bleeding. This bleeding may manifest as increased menstrual volume, prolonged menstruation, intermenstrual bleeding, bleeding after sexual intercourse, or vaginal bleeding after menopause.

2. Infertility: Endometrial polyps may affect the implantation of the fertilized egg and the development of the embryo, leading to infertility.

3. Abdominal pain: Endometrial polyps may cause poor menstrual discharge, causing abdominal pain and other symptoms. This type of abdominal pain usually occurs in the second half of the menstrual period, progressively worsens, and gradually disappears after the menstrual period ends.

4. Abdominal mass: Larger endometrial polyps may form a mass in the abdomen, which can be diagnosed by palpation or ultrasound.

5. Other symptoms: Endometrial polyps may also cause other symptoms, such as anemia, fatigue, discomfort during sexual intercourse, etc.

Some endometrial polyps may not have obvious symptoms and are only discovered during physical examinations. Regular gynecological examinations and ultrasound examinations are important means of timely detection and treatment of endometrial polyps.