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Uterine Polyps Are Very Common, Should You Worry About Them?
Many women who develop uterine polyps have no idea they have this condition, yet these abnormal growths are very common. They develop on the endometrium and can be the size of a sesame seed—or they can develop to be the size of a golf ball. While this condition is often asymptomatic, you could also experience heavy bleeding, bleeding between periods, and infertility.
So, what's the difference between fibroids and uterine polyps? Fibroids grow from fibromuscular tissue, whereas polyps grow inside the uterine cavity from the endometrium. Fibroids are hard, whereas polyps are soft. Polyps are…
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