polyp in womb!

[purplebee]

I found out yesterday that the persistant pain inside and intermittent bleeding was down to a growth in my womb called a polyp. Ofcourse I googled and found out it is another word for tumor. I have a one-year old and now I am petrified it's cancer. There, I've said it. Has anyone had polyps before? Can anyone reassure me? I'm seeing a gynocologist privately tomorrow as I am so worried.

[Cheshirecat81]

Hi there, don’t worry. I’m in the Same situation. I have mid-cycle spotting with mild cramping. It’s been happening for ages. After a few tests it was discovered I have a Uterine or womb polyp. Apparently they are very common or popular, so welcome to the gang. I want children in the next year or 2 as I am now 38. The doctor has said no need to remove as it isn’t near the cervix or Fallopian tube so won’t stop conception. If I struggle after 6 months of trying they may look at removing it. I read they raspberry leaf tea can help to shrink them. Thanks to everyone on this thread - really good to know you’re not doing this alone.

[PanicStation85]

HI, i am 33 years old and just did an ultrasound and found out i might have a polyp on my uterus...
I really want kids and im super worried :(
my period have always been regular + or - a couple of days worst case.
only have an ache or pain for the first few days...
the last few periods have not been too heavy either.
i am super scared its something serious... and then im worried about kids :( im reading and most women only get polyps after 40... and when they are menopausal....

[cazr2018]

Hi all,
Im new here im 37 with two boys ages 8 and 6. Im looking for a bit of reasurance i guess as iv have been having pain on and off for years in the pelvic area and after a scan (internal and external) was initially fobbed off by the Dr telling me its IBS as nothing showed up.

Following a horiffic time on holiday with extreme pain i decided i needed to get it sorted once and for all so i decided to make a diary of the times it occured and went back showing there was a pattern to it relating to my cycle. I then got referred for another scan and had bloods done for cancer signs and all the other usual bloods (all clear thankfully !!) but i have now had the results of the scans back and it has stated i have possible cyst on ovary, a polyp and fluid filled elongated fallopian tube !. Has anyone else had this at all ?. I was sterilised about 5 years ago so i think that the problem with my tube was caused by the op (adhesions) but im a bit freaked out that its all of these things at once.
I had an idea there may be an op on the cards and i now have to have a camera up "there" and a biopsy. I honestly just want it all taken away rather than the pain and the stress its causing !

all help and experiences are greatfully received :).

[Elsarosie]

Hi, i had a polyp surgically removed 6 weeks ago. Am now experiencing a small amount of bleeding when i go to the loo. Is this ok? Could it have come back in 6 weeks? Anyone else had this problem. Seeing my gp tomoro but am very worried. Help xx

[Shockers]

Hi, I know this is an old thread, but it came up in a search about polyps.

I have three apparently, but although removal has been mentioned, it wasn’t stressed iyswim. My periods are horrible; really heavy and painful. I’m almost 52 and have thought that they’ll stop soon anyway, but they’re still going.

Is removal painful? If you’ve had it done, would you bother at my age?

I’m off work with it (and the accompanying stomach upset I always get)- something I try not to do at all costs, but today I had no choice as I’m completely depleted.

[Crumbs1]

My experience via NHS was see GP, see gynaecologist the following day (Friday) have hysteroscopy on the following Tuesday. Second consultant who did hysteroscopy said she could see it wasn't of great concern and either leave well alone or she could remove it. Choice was mine. I decided to leave well alone.
I went back four months later with same problem of bleeding and abdominal pain. Same swift response except I bypassed the first gynaecologist. Hysteroscopy but this time it was biopsies just to be absolutely sure it wasn't anything more sinister as I carry a few risk factors for endometrial cancer. She said there and then she was pretty sure it wasn't malignant.
I had my formal results by letter about eight days later.
Polyps are usually benign.

Endometrial cancer tends to affect post menopausal women, the obese or overweight, those with a family history and women on tamoxifen. Also at higher risk are those with history of PCOS. HRCT is linked to less than 1% of endometrial tumours.
The greatest risks (37% are linked to obesity and lack of exercise).

[Nicitomi]

Hi I hope u don't mind the txt ... I like yourself recently found a uterine polyp .. can I ask how long did u wait on results when it was removed
Thanks 😊

[Meg1888]

I had a prolapsed womb and when taken in to see a gynecologist I was told I had 3 polyps in my cervix. I had to go back to have them taken out it was very painful having it done in the hospital doctors room. After they where removed I ad the camera put up only to find two big masses of them in my womb. I am waiting on surgery but I'm having very painful stomach aches and down below at my entrance is very painful. I've had no bleeding for nearly 8 months but I was never told any kind of pain if any to expect. Can anyone help if they have had the same. Thank you.

[Helw85]

I have a large polyp in my womb, had it for about a year. I've suffered with constant bleeding, like spotting which my GP said was in relation to pcos which I've had for 10 years.
Had the investigation hysteroscopy and told that it needs to be taken out under GA.
since the first hysteroscopy I've had constant bleeding, 3 visits to A&E one via an ambulance as a large clot got caught in my cervix so my blood pressure dropped.
If you are told you have one, push for the surgery. I've suffered for a year with this and finally having it taken out this week.

[Itsnothingoriginal]

I had a large polyp removed recently and have to admit my symptoms were very different from that as I had constant red bleeding and no pain. Good luck with the hysteroscopy and hope it's a simple issue to sort out

[Jennytots]

Hi I'm 22 years I have never had children, I have been suffering really bad with abdominal and pelvic pain for about 5 months. About a month ago they found a lump in my womb, Which they think maybe a polyp but won't know for sure till I have a hysteroscopy to see it better. I keep getting really bad pains when laying down or standing for to long. My period this month has been a brownish black colour and I was wounding if anyone else has had and think similar to these symptoms when they have had growths in the womb.

[MyFavouriteClintonisGeorge]

I had a polyp on my cervix. It was snipped off and that was the end of it. Apparently they are common.

Also had the fibroid dull ache and sharp pain experience. it turned out to be a 'deteriorating fibroid', i.e. was disintegrating. It wasn't removed but I now have no symptoms, I I assume it has deteriorated away to nothing.

Fibroids are the Kevin the Teenager of the neoplasm world. Rarely dangerous, just endlessly irritating.

[Han2016]

Hi I wondered if any one can give advice. My symptoms started over two yrs ago now, abnormal bleeding, pain, headaches, hair growth more than usual, and feeling washed out. I'm due a opp for a polyp on my womb but I have bad lungs and have been turned away twice due to infection in my lungs . I'm really worried now because it's been so long. If this polyp isn't sinister and they remove it, how long does it take for symptoms to go?? Thanks

[kennedy1]

I have been for lots of tests and results have came back I have a tumour on the bladder also a fibroid and a polyp on the womb, I am having surgery on Thursday to remove the tumour on the bladder, symptoms I had were bleeding in between periods heavy bleeding on periods but was always treated for a kidney infection from my local GPS until a New doctor come on! she looked at the results from the hospital and none were coming back with infection! so investigated further please if you have any advise or gone through similar experiences of these mentioned please message.

[lynford1949]

After numerous visits to docs saying various things for my lower ache pain I had pelvic and vaginal scan saw specialist for thickening of womb he said it was polyp went for hysteroscopy with no anesthetic but after he tried said polyp was bigger than he thought so waiting for appointment for general every day theres dull pain worse full bladder it really gets me down is it normal for this ache

[Sarahlou64]

Hi im 44 years young. I have been having heavy bleeding periods and terrible cramping pains for years. Finally got a doctor to refer me to hospital only because i was very anaemic. A scan showed i have a 3cm fibroid and a polyp. Went in for an ablation (burning away the lining of the womb to normal people) in December but they couldn't do it as the fibroid in the way. Now had letter come to say going in hospital in April for a polyp resection. Anyone know what that is, does it hurt?

[Caron1958]

Yes, even one polyp can cause pain and irregular bleeding. I am to go in for a hysteroscopy and removal of a polyp on Thursday this week, it has to be done under a general. I can imagine the pain would be a little worse if there was also a fibroid. I have also changed HRT and that did not cause any pain but did cause irregular bleeding until the right one for me was established.

[cabbageroses]

The most likely way they will be romoved is during a hysteroscopy- camera in womb with instrumens attached. It is possible they can do this under a local rather than a general.

I had a hysteroscopy a few months back for an investigation and had no anaesthesia of any kind.

annie I am not sure 100% but i think it is unlikely that your small polyp could cause all that pain- more likely to be a result of changing your HRt and it not suiting you- can you ask to try another kind?

[susiebry]

hi can you get rid of these poloyps only by having an op or is there some other way to get rid of them
thanks susie

[estherredheart]

Hi, I would like to know if a polyp(s)is removed from he womb, would periods go back to normal after, i.e. lighter and less painful ?

[simon1979]

Hi Annie

My girlfriend has recently found out that she has x2 polys on her womb and a fibroid. She is currently experiencing very similar symtoms to yourself.

She has pain down below, also like dim period pains, sometime are are also sharp pains. She also has lower back pains and does feel tied all the time.

She also has a lot of pain done below when she has a full bladder, are you experiencing this???

She is currently very stressed and very scared and to be perfectly honest her stress levels are getting worse by the day.

Last night we went to see a specialist and he has suggested that she has another scan after her period to see if the polys have fallen off. Does this normally happen??

Are all these symtoms you both are experiencing related to having polyps and fibroid??

Kind regards

Simon

[Annietoo]

Hi all

5 years ago (approx) I had a ultrasound scan and a fibroid was found in my lower pelvis area, I am 48 years of age, I went through the menapause 12 years ago and have been on HRT now for 12 years
I am now being weened of it.

Unfortunatly this is causing problems, I was on a patch {fematrix 40} for a number off years and my new doctor she said this is to high a dose to be using and has now put me on a combination tablet, which is lower than the patch which had 1.25mg of estradiol in it.

Today I had a ultrasound because since the change of HRT I keep having heavy bleeds and do not bleed, but have now had four heavy bleeds in 2 months of taking the new HRT.
She wanted to see why this was happening, the ultrasound showed

1. The fibroid is still present (not sue yet if it may be bigger)
   
   
2. I have a Polyp in my womb
   
   There was a mention of the number 43 (think this may be the size of either the fibroid or the polyp)
   will know more when I see the doctor again.
   I ache down below, like a dim period ache, sometimes there is pains, sharp ones,
   I have lower back pain, feel tired, nauseas from time to time.
   
   The stanographer said that polyps make you bleed and this could be the culprit.
   
   Is any body having or had the same expereince/s?
   I am unsure what is going to happen.....
   
   I suppose the polyp will have to be removed!!
   I also see they call polyps TUMORS........
   
   Any comments appreciated, please?
   
   cheers and thanks for listening
   
   Annie

[purplebee]

aw. Thanks for all your messages everyone. really chilled me out! xxxx

[twentynine]

Purplebee (great name btw) - my SiL has just had this same experience so I know the figures off by heart. 0.5% of polyps in the women are cancerous, your risk doubles or triples if you've never had children. If you've had the problem less than a year it's very rare for it not to be treated with simple removal of the polyp.

So in the unlikely event of it being the big C, it's normally quite easily fixed