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Polyps and Infertility
An abnormal tissue growth inside any of the organ of the body is known as a polyp. They are mushroom-shaped and their width is equal or less than half an inch. These polyps can be present anywhere inside the body such as the stomach, colon, cervix, ear canal, uterus and uterus.
Overview about Polyps:
One of the types of polyp is a uterine polyp, also known as an endometrial polyp. The abnormal growth at the periphery of the uterus is known as a uterine polyp. This can be generally seen in the women at the age of 40 or after menopause. It can be cured and there are rare chances of cancer. However, if not diagnosed at an early stage, then it may lead to infertility and miscarriage. This uterine polyp causes irritation in the lining of uterus thus preventing the embryo to get attached to the wall of the uterus. When the body tries to destroy the polyp, it engenders chronic inflammation inside the uterus, thus causing hindrance in pregnancy.
Does Polyps cause Infertility?
One of the studies has revealed that after the removal of polyps from the uterus, the chances of conceiving of a woman were 63% whereas it was 28% before. That definitely indicates that emergence of polyp at the inside lining of the uterus is one of the major cause of infertility. The risk of miscarriage also gets increased due to these uterine polyps.
Symptoms of Polyps:
Generally, the polyps do not show any major signs of its presence. Some women were detected with a polyp in their uterus without experiencing any major symptoms. However, there are some signs that indicate the presence of polyp in the uterus. These are as follows:
- Irregular bleeding between menstrual periods
- Heavy bleeding for a long time
- Abnormal white discharge
- Difficult to conceive
Causes of Polyps:
If you are facing difficulty in getting pregnant, then its causes must be known to you. A polyp is one of the factors that lead to infertility. And what causes polyps? These polyps are generally formed due to the excessive circulation of oestrogen resulting in hindrance of pregnancy.
Diagnosis of Polyps:
To find out if the polyps are present inside your uterus or not then you should consult a doctor.
Get your tests done at our Mumbai based IVF spring fertility center. Here we provide a clean and hygienic environment where you can easily get your tests done with 100% accuracy in reports. Our doctors will first ask you about your medical history and some questions related to your menstrual cycle and then following tests would be suggested to find out the presence of polyp if any.
- Transvaginal ultrasound: It is a kind of normal ultrasound where a transducer would be placed on your abdomen with the help of conductive gel. It will result in knowing about the inside of the vagina.
- Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) or Hysteroscopy: It is a process where a minor camera is being induced through your cervix to attain the clear picture inside your uterus.
- Biopsy: Biopsy is a procedure that will be performed by inserting a small tool into your uterus thus taking a tissue sample of it.
Polyps treatment by IVF spring:
If you are facing any difficulty in conceiving, know about the causes at our Mumbai based clinic – IVF spring fertility center. There are several reasons that can cause hindrance for you to get pregnant. one of them is the presence of polyps in the uterus. To find out the actual cause of your infertility, we assure you to provide the best service with the help of our highly qualified gynecologists and embryologists. Tests like ultrasound, hysteroscopy and biopsy will be performed on the basis of the examination of your problem. Also, our experts will guide you throughout this difficult phase of infertility.
Feel free to ask any sort of query as we are there for you always.