The difference between endometritis and endometrial cancer.

Written by Liu Jian Wei
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on October 29, 2024
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Endometritis falls under the category of inflammation and its general clinical treatment primarily involves anti-inflammatory treatment. Endometrial cancer, on the other hand, is a malignant tumor of the uterus and differs in prognosis and treatment. The preferred treatment for endometrial cancer is surgical. If the patient has missed the opportunity for surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy can be administered, with the aim of extending the patient’s life as much as possible. Compared to endometritis, which is relatively mild, endometrial cancer has a more significant impact.

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Do uterine polyps require surgery?

Endometrial polyps require surgery. Patients with endometrial polyps generally have clinical symptoms, mainly characterized by irregular vaginal bleeding. This can be a small amount of bleeding after menstruation has ended, or extended periods during menstruation. In such cases, a hysteroscopy or diagnostic curettage is needed to remove these polyps. Relatively speaking, hysteroscopy is more accurate and has fewer side effects after surgery, but its disadvantage is the higher cost. The goal of both is to remove the endometrial polyps and then send them for pathological examination.

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Endometrial polyps in unmarried women, what to do?

What to do about endometrial polyps if unmarried? If endometrial polyps are discovered, the first thing to determine is whether they need to be treated. If your polyps are small and do not affect you, causing no issues like abnormal menstruation, then regular ultrasound rechecks are sufficient. However, if there are numerous or large polyps, or if they cause persistent abnormal menstrual bleeding, treatment is recommended. The primary treatment method would be endometrial polyp removal via hysteroscopy. Of course, if you really prefer not to have surgery, conservative treatment and observation for a couple of months could be considered first. If medication is ineffective, surgery might be necessary. With hysteroscopic surgery, instruments are inserted through the opening of your hymen, directly into the cervix to view and remove the polyps, which can be done without damaging the hymen or affecting you.

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Can endometrial polyps cause bleeding?

Endometrial polyps can bleed, which is due to the proliferation of the endometrium resulting in a polyp-like tissue formation. This tissue sticks to the endometrium and thus has blood vessels on it. If women experience this, clinical symptoms will present as irregular vaginal bleeding. Such bleeding mostly occurs after menstruation has ended, followed by renewed vaginal bleeding, and the amount of bleeding can increase after physical activity. If this condition occurs, it is necessary to go to the hospital for an ultrasound to first rule out if it is caused by endometrial polyps.

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Can endometrial polyps recur?

Endometrial polyps are a common gynecological condition. Generally, when detected, endometrial polyps need to be surgically removed. After treatment, there is still a chance of recurrence of endometrial polyps, although the chance is not particularly high. Some patients may have a higher chance of recurrence, which varies from person to person. If endometrial polyps recur, further surgical treatment may be necessary. Under normal circumstances, oral medication can be administered post-surgery to help possibly prevent the recurrence of endometrial polyps. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How long will endometrial polyps recur?

The recurrence time of endometrial polyps varies from person to person, and not all patients with endometrial polyps will experience recurrence. Therefore, the majority of women need not worry excessively about the recurrence of endometrial polyps. However, it should be noted that in some women, endometrial polyps are more likely to recur. For these patients, strict follow-up after endometrial resection is key to early detection of the recurrence of endometrial polyps.