🌸 Hello. Today I would like to tell you about female genital tract polyps. Polyps are masses that are swollen from the surface on which they are located, are generally soft, and are characterized by increased tissue.
They can develop within the female reproductive organs, which we call the female genital tract, by originating sometimes in the vagina, sometimes in the cervix, and sometimes in the uterine wall inside the uterus. Patients may present with different complaints in different age groups. In a woman of childbearing age, they may present with abnormal uterine bleeding, increased menstrual bleeding, breakthrough bleeding or bleeding after intercourse. They may manifest themselves with uterine wall thickening in a patient of menopausal age or with unexpected vaginal bleeding, especially after menopause. We recommend every woman to have annual gynecological check-ups. Even if it does not cause any complaints, there may be abnormal cellular development within these structures we call polyps. It is especially important to pathologically examine the cells that we call the base of the polyp. Sometimes, in addition to abnormal bleeding, polyps may be observed in the area of the uterus where the pregnancy will settle during incidental examinations in patients who want to have a child. If there is no other explanatory reason, these polyp structures must be removed and sent for pathological examination in order to prevent pregnancy. After detecting polyps during a gynecological examination, usually by ultrasonography, we enter the uterus with a camera system, remove them in the same session, and send them for pathological examination, in a daily procedure called hysteroscopy, which is performed under anesthesia in operating room conditions. Remember, pathological diagnosis is essential. If no abnormal cellular change is observed after pathological examination, patients can continue their routine annual check-ups.
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