Are endometrial polyps also called uterine fibroids?

Are endometrial polyps also called uterine fibroids?

Endometrial polyps are also known as uterine fibroids. Endometrial polyps and uterine fibroids are two different diseases.

Endometrial polyps refer to the excessive growth of localized stroma in the uterus, which is covered with benign glandular epithelium and is generally composed of endometrial glands, stroma and blood vessels. Patients generally experience symptoms such as menstrual bleeding and odorous blood secretions. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle tissue, usually caused by genetic factors, changes in hormone levels and other reasons. Patients generally experience symptoms such as abnormal menstruation, increased leucorrhea, and lower abdominal swelling. In severe cases, abdominal lumps may also occur. Endometrial polyps and uterine fibroids are two different diseases with different causes, pathogenesis and symptoms. Therefore, endometrial polyps are not also called uterine fibroids.

If the patient has any discomfort, he/she should go to the obstetrics and gynecology department of a regular hospital in time. Under the guidance of the doctor, the disease can be diagnosed through examinations such as leucorrhea examination, pelvic color Doppler ultrasound examination, and electronic colposcopy examination. After diagnosis, the patient should actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment. In daily life, the patient should develop good hygiene habits, wash the vulva with clean water every day, change underwear frequently, and avoid inflammation and infection, so as not to aggravate the symptoms of the disease and be detrimental to health.