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Endometrial Polyp

Endometrial or uterine polyps are an overgrowth of the cells of the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus. These growths are usually noncancerous, but sometimes it turns cancerous. It can cause symptoms like irregular menstrual bleeding, bleeding after menopause, infertility, and intermenstrual bleeding.

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I have black-colored periods after an abortion. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had an abortion seven months back. I have been having black colored periods bleeding from the last three months. The bleeding is black on all the days of the periods.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. That is quite a short history. Having black or altered blood in the first few months after abortion is common. We have to rule out the following possibilities. Get a pelvic scan to rule out any endometrial polyps or any uterine masses or any endometrial pathology. This ...  Read Full »

Can an endometrial polyp rapidly grow in eight weeks?

Query: Hi doctor, I had induced abortion three months ago and had a transvaginal US. It showed everything was normal and the endo lining was 8 mm and the uterus looked closed. I cannot find that report, but I know the uterus looked normal, just like on all my previous reports. I had my periods regularly fo...  Read Full »


Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the ultrasound picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have provided, it does not look like polyp in endometrium. In fact it looks like some collection such as fluid or blood in endometrial cavity, although the appearance of single static film ...  Read Full »

During my last period, a big blob of blood came out of my body. Is it miscarriage?

Query: Hi doctor,I do not get my period regularly for five months. Four months back, I had a period only for four days. Last month, on the second day of my period, a big blob of blood came out of my body. I was very confused as to what it was. I did my research and I thought may be it is related to miscarr...  Read Full »


Dr. Manwani Saloni Dilip

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.As per your description, the blob-like thing that came out of your body could have been an endometrial polyp.The irregular periods could be due to polycystic ovaries that cause thickening of the endometrium which may lead to polyps.You also need to rule out thyroid disease....  Read Full »

Should I be concerned that my TVS shows thickened endometrium?

Query: Hi doctor, I had symptoms of brown discharge and suggested transvaginal scan which shows thickened endometrium and impression of mildly bulky uterus and cervix. Please see the attached scan report. All blood tests are normal like TC, DC, ESR, Hb, T3, T4 and my TSH is 0. 92. Please suggest whether it...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history, report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and understand your concerns. Your ultrasound showed thickened endometrium most likely polyp. In my opinion you should continue with the same treatment. If problem persists, the...  Read Full »

I had a large number of clots in my regular periods. Can it be a miscarriage?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old and sexually active. Last month, I anticipated getting pregnant and hence, was sexually active during my ovulation. I started having funny symptoms like bloating, cravings and headache. I so much felt like I was pregnant. A day before my expected date of the period (27th...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you mentioned could be due to pregnancy which may not have been healthy, and we cannot predict. If it had been healthy, you would have had a weak positive urine pregnancy test. So, most probably you were not pregnant. We have other possibilities like pelvic...  Read Full »

What is spotting and why does it occur?

Query: Hi doctor, From last year I have spotting between my regular period. Last month, I had spotting for 34 days till my period started four days back. I did FBS, serum pregnancy test, CBC and platelet, CT, BT, protime, urinalysis, and transvaginal ultrasound. I want my results to be interpreted. And I n...  Read Full »


Dr. Suhail Ahmad Khanday

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The endometrium has numerous glands, and endometrial polyps are an overgrowth of these endometrial glands that protrude into the uterine cavity. These polyps are benign. Endometrial polyps usually are asymptomatic, but in some patients, they may present with abnormal ut...  Read Full »

Is my pathology report complete without mention of microscopic section?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently underwent hysteroscopy and D and C, and laparoscopic surgery due to postmenopausal vaginal bleeding and a transvaginal ultrasound that showed 1 cm of thickness, a uterine polyp, and an endometrioma on the right ovary. The path report had a gross-section and a diagnosis secti...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The full pathology report of any tissue includes a gross description, microscopic examination findings, and diagnosis. So, In this way, your report might be written. If cancer is present, then atypical malignant cells in microscopy are seen along with gross growth al...  Read Full »

Is it possible to get spotting before periods after stopping a morning pill?

Query: Hello doctor, I took a morning pill six months ago. Since then, I can see blood spots every month just before my period starts. There is no discharge. The period is fine and regular.  Read Full »


Dr. Vidya Muralidhar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The abnormal pattern of spotting cannot be due to the pill as it has been there for longer than expected, for it to be a side effect of the pill. You will need an examination to rule out local causes like: Cervical erosion. Polyps. Endometrial hyperplasia. Polyps...  Read Full »

What is the reason for having excessive white vaginal discharge?

Query: Hi doctor, I am getting excessive white discharge out of my vagina. It is leaving white streaks in my inner wear. It has has a minor yeast smell. But, I do not feel itchy or burning sensation. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would have been better if you had given a few more details like your age, menstrual cycle, any other medical problems and sexual history. I will give the list of possibilities and their management here. It is most probably a candida infection, thick white curdy disch...  Read Full »

What can cause sudden excruciating lower abdomen pain?

Query: Hi doctor, My problems began three days ago. Suddenly I felt dizzy, had trouble keeping my balance, and everything turned yellow. I tried sitting down for a bit and standing up several times. My friend got concerned once he realized I was not overreacting. I suddenly felt the need to go to the bathr...  Read Full »


Dr. Sweta Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right to be concerned. From your symptoms, it could be a couple of things; 1) If you are sexually active or have had unprotected sex in the recent past, it is pretty likely that you may be having an ectopic that is tubal or even uterine pregnancy. The tubal ectop...  Read Full »

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