The polyp is located directly in the uterus and creates an obstacle to the normal attachment of the fetal egg (embryo). Polyps can be not only the cause, but also the result of infertility. Quite often, they can be evidence of hormonal disorders that prevent pregnancy. Therefore, only after removal of the polyp does a pregnancy occur.
What are polyps
The polyp is the excessive growth of the endometrium (uterine mucosa) from the wall of the uterus into its cavity.
Types of Polyps
Most often, polyps have a rounded shape and consist of a body and legs. Polyps are:
- glandular-fibrous;
- fibrous;
- glandular;
- adenomatous.
What are polyps? Causes of polyps
A polyp is a focal growth of the endometrium, something like its excess. Every month, the endometrium under the influence of hormones should be updated. But if in the body there is a violation of the estrogen-progesterone balance of hormones in favor of estrogen, then the endometrium is no longer able to fully reject. Therefore, within several cycles, the formation of the endometrial polyp occurs . And also polyps can occur due to:
- endocrine disruption in diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, obesity, etc .;
- hormonal disorders;
- injuries of the uterine cavity after abortion, curettage, intrauterine contraception, etc .;
- psychological disorders;
- immunodeficiency;
- inflammation of the pelvic organs.
How often does this problem occur
The percentage of detection of endometrial polyps does not exceed 9-20% of cases. Typically, polyps are formed in women with an endocrine form of infertility (disorder of the adrenal cortex, polycystic ovary syndrome , etc.).
Pregnancy probability
What are polyps and can they prevent pregnancy? Small polyps do not pose a threat to gestation. But if there is a polyp, the IVF procedure is not performed, because the impossibility of implantation of the ovum is too great . It is preferable to IVF after hormonal correction (removal of polyps), namely 2-3 months after the polyp is removed.
Polyp Diagnosis
Most often, a woman does not feel something unpleasant, so a polyp can be detected only on a planned ultrasound. Disorders of the menstrual cycle can indicate a polyp: insufficient intermenstrual discharge, increased blood loss during menstruation, and bleeding outside the cycle. If the polyps are large, there may be pain resembling contractions. First of all, the presence of an endometrial polyp is established using ultrasound monitoring, hysterography (examination with X-ray equipment), as well as hysteroscopy, with which the polyp is removed.
What are uterine polyps? This is a problem that needs a timely solution. Therefore, one should not forget about the objective admissibility of the appearance of such a nuisance and you need to consult a doctor at the first appearance of painful sensations.