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Ovaries and polyps

by dl9messy, Jun 05, 2006 12:00AM
What does a polyp in an ovary mean and does it neccessarily mean cancer or lead to it?
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by ShawnP, Jun 05, 2006 12:00AM
Not necessarily.  However, it should be removed or atleast biopsied.  They remove polyps in the colon for fear that they might turn cancerous, so I'd think the same would apply gynecologically as well.

by Thuney, Jun 05, 2006 12:00AM
To: d9messy
No, most polyps are not cancerous, but you normally have them removed.  I had a fairly large one last March and it was a very simple surgery--didn't have to stay overnight--and I felt instantly better the next day.  No more bleeding.   Took one day off work and went right back.



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