Polyps: To remove or not remove, that is the question....

eandk18

Hi ladies, me again!  I forgot to mention that at my RE appointment he found a 2mm polyp in my uterus.  He was not at all concerned about and said I could get it removed if I wanted.  He said he doubted that was the reason for our infertility though and wouldn't have mentioned it except for the fact that they have to.  So, he didn't seem to think removing it was all that necessary but I'm left with the decision.  

What would you do/what have you done?  I feel like the chances of the egg landing on that polyp every single time is not likely, but then I'm doubtful.

Thanks in advance!  This is a post and run since i'm on lunch, I'll check back later! 

mrsharris15

I have one too. My RE didn't seem to make a big deal about it and said she would monitor it and see if it grew. So far so good...

rebelina1

My RE discovered that I was full of polyps and she wanted them removed.  After the surgery she told me that she removed 20 larger ones and scraped around my uterus to remove several smaller ones.  In my case it most definitely could have been preventing implantation.  My RE also sent the removed polyps for testing to make sure they were not cancerous.

The decision is completely up to you but I am so glad I had it done just for the peace of mind.  The surgery was simple with hardly no after effects other than some minor bleeding.

steff13914

Are you having any symptoms, such as pain or mid-cycle spotting?  I had mid-cycle spotting, and my RE recommended I get a lap. He thought I had scar tissue from a previous abdominal surgery, and that was the main reason for the surgery. However, he also found a uterine polyp that he believes was the cause of the spotting. So far this cycle, I have not spotted at all. I definitely think the surgery was worth it for me. But I didn't ask for the measurements of the polyp, so it could be that mine was much larger than yours, and you shouldn't be concerned. I would trust your doctor's advice. If you go a few more months without getting pregnant, you may reconsider the option of having the polyp removed. 

Good luck with your decision!

eandk18

Thank you for the replies ladies!  No, I have no symptoms whatsoever of the polyp and there's only one and it's on the small side.  I'm thinking I will probably just give it a few more months and then, if not pregnant, get it removed.  I will be starting clomid next month and will be monitored so I'm sure they will see it during the ultrasound and see if it's grown.  I just wanted to see if anyone else was told the same thing.  

jms1223 congrats on your BFP!   

kpirelli

I had several large polyps that my RE was very concerned about. I obviously had them removed. I would think if your RE isn't concerned you shouldn't be either, unless you don't trust her/him. You are right that the odds of it landing on such a small surface isn't likely and that is not the reason you are here now. GL!