Endometrial polyps, also known as uterine polyps, are abnormal growths in your endometrium, the lining of your uterus. Excessive growth leads to the formation of polyps. Uterine polyps commonly occur in women who’ve undergone menopause, although younger women can get them too. You can have just one polyp or many. Endometrial polyps are attached to the inner wall of your uterus by a thin base or a stalk that connects them to the endometrial lining. Polyps can range in size and shape, from the size of seed all the way up to the size of a ping-pong ball. Endometrial polyps irritate the surrounding tissues in your uterus and can cause pain or abnormal bleeding. Most endometrial polyps are benign or noncancerous. However, a small number can be cancerous or precancerous, which is why you must have them removed and sent to a lab to be analyzed. Your gynecologist should evaluate endometrial polyps with a thorough consultation and examination to determine an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. It may be a symptom or sign of a severe illness or condition. Checking for Polyps It’s not unusual to be unaware of uterine polyps; not everyone has symptoms. The most common symptom is unusual or spotty bleeding. With bleeding polyps, you might see: - Periods that last longer than they should - Breakthrough bleeding or bleeding when you’re not on your period - A heavier than normal or excessively heavy flow during your period - Post-menopausal bleeding - An inability to get pregnant or infertility - Spotting - Pelvic pain or painful periods Any of these symptoms, especially if you notice them regularly, signal that something can be wrong. Please bring them to your doctor’s attention because the sooner you undergo the uterine polyps exam, the quicker your OBGYN can rule out more serious concerns. Your gynecologist, Dr. Mariz, can remove the polyps to reduce the abnormal bleeding you’re experiencing. Have questions about Endometrial Polyps? Please schedule an appointment with the top New York City Gynecologist, Dr. Fernando Mariz, by contacting our office today. Manhattan Women's Health & Wellness Union Square Office Location 55 W 17th St Ste 104, New York, NY 10011 (212) 378-9985 Upper East Side Office Location 983 Park Ave, Ste 1D17, New York, NY 10028 (212) 389-1904 Web Address https://www.obgynecologistnyc.com E-mail info@obgynecologistnyc.com Our locations on the map: Union Square https://goo.gl/maps/pQsdaPh9n8VwXEuv6 Upper East Side https://goo.gl/maps/tbNsjJdHaMQMCoew8 Nearby Locations: Union Square Gramercy Park | Rose Hill | Kips Bay | Nomad | Murray Hill | Koreatown 10010 | 10016 | 10453 | 10017 Upper East Side Yorkville | Manhattan Valley | Lenox Hill | Sutton Place | Carnegie Hill | East Harlem 10028 | 10025 | 10021| 10022 | 10029 Working Hours Union Square & Upper East Side & Midtown: Monday: 8AM - 7PM Tuesday: 8AM - 7PM Wednesday: 8AM - 7PM Thursday: 8AM - 7PM Friday: 8AM - 5PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Payment : cash, check, credit cards.