Endometrial polyps and fibroids are both growths that can develop in your womb, but they come from different tissues. A polyp grows from the inner lining of your womb, while a fibroid develops from the muscular wall, which means their symptoms and treatment options can differ. Most of these growths are benign, but your doctor … Read more
Endometriosis is a long-term gynaecological condition where tissue similar to the lining of your womb grows outside the womb, most commonly within the pelvis. It can cause painful periods, ongoing pelvic pain, discomfort during sex and difficulties becoming pregnant, while also affecting your daily activities, sleep and emotional wellbeing. You may have been told that … Read more
Being told that you have an endometrial polyp after menopause can feel worrying. You may immediately wonder whether the growth is cancerous, why it has developed after your periods have stopped and whether it needs to be removed. Most endometrial polyps are benign, including those found after menopause. However, postmenopausal status and vaginal bleeding are … Read more
Being told that you need an endometrial polyp removed can naturally leave you with questions about pain, anaesthetic options and recovery. Hysteroscopic polyp removal is a minimally invasive procedure where a thin telescope is passed through your vagina and cervix to view the inside of your womb. Small instruments can then be passed through the … Read more
Finding an endometrial polyp while you are trying to conceive can leave you wondering whether it is affecting implantation, delaying pregnancy or interfering with IVF treatment. Polyps can affect fertility in some cases, but their impact is not always predictable, and smaller polyps may have little measurable effect. Evidence more clearly supports removing a confirmed … Read more
Finding a lump near your vaginal opening during pregnancy can be worrying, and you may wonder whether it could harm your baby or affect your pregnancy. In most cases, a small, uninfected Bartholin cyst is unlikely to harm you or your baby. It develops in the vulval tissue outside the womb and often causes no … Read more
A Bartholin cyst does not always require surgery. A small, painless cyst may settle on its own, while a painful abscess or a cyst that keeps returning may need a procedure to drain the fluid and reduce the chance of it coming back. The most suitable treatment depends on your symptoms and individual circumstances. The … Read more
Endometrial polyps are growths that develop from the lining inside your womb. They can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres and are usually benign. However, they may cause heavy periods, bleeding between periods, postmenopausal bleeding or fertility difficulties. You may have one polyp or several, and they can vary in size. Some polyps … Read more
When a Bartholin cyst returns in the same place, you may feel frustrated and wonder why it has happened again or whether something went wrong with your previous treatment. A cyst often returns because the gland’s narrow drainage duct becomes blocked again, even after fluid or pus has been drained and the swelling has improved. … Read more
A Bartholin cyst develops when the gland’s drainage duct becomes blocked, causing fluid to collect inside the gland. You may have little or no pain at first, and the lump may only become noticeable as it gradually increases in size. A Bartholin abscess develops when the gland or an existing cyst becomes infected and fills … Read more
