April 26, 2011 (New York, New York) — A metaanalysis of women who have had polypectomies suggests that postmenopausal status and abnormal bleeding are negatively associated with endometrial neoplasia.

Endometrial polyps are benign overgrowths of the uterine lining that frequently present with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and may contribute to infertility through impaired endometrial receptivity.

What is your feeling about incidental endometrial polyps noted sonographically in a postmenopausal woman? I read last month's green journal's lead article, which suggested that a certain percentage of ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 70 years old and have a very large uterine polyp. Because I had profuse bleeding during menopause and painful biopsies after abnormal Pap smears, I would like to have a ...

There’s no doubt that women’s healthcare has been seriously understudied and underfunded for far too long. Many of us have heard terms like uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, but few of us — unless ...

Any bleeding after menopause is abnormal, and a doctor should always check it. Vaginal atrophy is the most common cause of ...

The RESECTR is a disposable non-powered, hand-held surgical instrument that allows clinicians to manually target and remove a polyp with little risk of bleeding or uterine perforation. Clinicians can ...

The endometrium is the layer of tissue lining the inside of the uterus – the reproductive organ in the pelvis where a baby develops. "The endometrium is a crucial part of the female reproductive ...

Periods are a part of life for women, but what’s normal and not? When your bleeding is abnormal or unexpected, there are treatment options to improve your quality of life and get back to feeling your ...

Endometriosis symptoms include pain during urination, lower back pain, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Heavy menstrual bleeding can cause iron deficiency anemia, a low red blood cell count. Seeing your ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 70 years old and have a very large uterine polyp. Because I had profuse bleeding during menopause and painful biopsies after abnormal Pap smears, I would like to have a ...