Endometrial polyps and infertility

Vasilios Tanos

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Abstract

Endometrial polyps are generated from the endometrial cells, project into the endometrial cavity and are diagnosed as subtle lesions during hysteroscopy. Polyps located at the fundus and tubocornua inevitably affect fertility mechanically and disturb normal cellular function mainly by causing chronic inflammation. 3D ultrasound and contrast sonography can detect the majority of endometrial polyps and provide important information prior to hysteroscopy. Diagnosis and hysteroscopic polypectomy can be performed efficiently and safely without general anaesthesia in an office setup. Hysteroscopic surgery for large polyps can be performed using bipolar resectoscopes, hysteroscopic morcelators and shavers. They are equally efficient and safe under general anaesthesia. Fundal polyps need higher surgical skills, training and experience to prevent sub-endometrial injury. Frequent spontaneous pregnancies are seen in women following polypectomy if the polyp is the sole reason for infertility.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationReproductive Surgery in Assisted Conception
PublisherSpringer-Verlag London Ltd
Pages219-221
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781447149538
ISBN (Print)9781447149521
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015

Keywords

  • Endometrial polyps and infertility
  • Hysteroscopy and endometrial polyps
  • Infertility and endometrial polyps
  • Polypectomy and fertility
  • Polyps in endometrium

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