Polyp Removal Surgery

Polyp Removal Surgery at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad

A polyp diagnosis can feel worrying, especially for women who put their own health last while looking after everyone else. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a gynaecology hospital in Mumbai where the team takes time to explain what is found. Uterine and cervical polyps are small, usually benign growths on the lining of the uterus or the cervix, and most do no harm. When they cause symptoms or affect fertility, we offer polyp removal surgery in Malad, Mumbai, known medically as hysteroscopic polypectomy.

Symptoms and Why Removal Is Recommended

Polyps form when the endometrial or cervical tissue grows in excess, often because of hormonal changes, particularly too much oestrogen. One polyp or several may be present. Some women notice symptoms early, while others live with a polyp for years unaware of it. Small polyps without symptoms are sometimes watched rather than removed. Surgery is advised when there is:

Bleeding between periods that does not settle
Heavy or long periods
Any spotting after menopause
Trouble conceiving, with a polyp possibly blocking implantation
A polyp that appears large or irregular on a scan

For women hoping to conceive, this matters even without bleeding. A polyp close to the uterine cavity can interfere with implantation, so removal is sometimes recommended for fertility reasons alone.

Types of Polyps: Uterine and Cervical

Where a polyp sits decides how it behaves. Uterine (endometrial) polyps grow inside the cavity and are more often behind irregular or heavy bleeding and fertility difficulty. They are treated by endometrial polypectomy. Cervical polyps grow on the cervix itself and can often be seen at a routine pelvic examination, so a hysteroscopy is not always needed to find them. They commonly cause spotting, particularly after intercourse. Both types are usually benign.

How Polyps Are Confirmed

A transvaginal ultrasound is usually the first step, as it can show a thickened or irregular lining. Saline infusion sonography sometimes follows for a clearer view of the cavity. Hysteroscopy then confirms the diagnosis, with a thin lighted scope passed through the cervix so that the gynaecologist can look at the lining directly. A decision about surgery generally comes after this.

Before the Procedure

The gynaecologist carries out a pelvic examination and reviews blood tests and imaging. Questions about bleeding patterns, medicines and any blood thinners help plan the day. Patients are told what to expect afterwards, including light spotting and a short recovery, and family members are welcome to attend this conversation so that arrangements at home are ready beforehand.

During the Procedure

The hysteroscope goes in through the vagina and cervix, giving the surgeon a direct view of the polyp. Fine instruments passed through the scope remove it. Because the surgeon sees what is being removed, the method is more precise than blind curettage. The tissue is sent for histopathological examination to rule out anything atypical.

After the Procedure

Recovery is usually quick compared with more extensive gynaecological surgery. Mild cramps and light spotting for a few days are common, and most women are back to normal routines within a short time. Strenuous exercise and intercourse are generally paused until the follow-up, where the histopathology report is reviewed, and healing is checked.

Risks and When to Seek Help

Complications are uncommon, though not impossible. Contact the hospital promptly after discharge if you notice:

Heavy bleeding that soaks a pad within an hour
Fever or chills
Pelvic pain that is severe or getting worse
Discharge with a foul smell

Certain symptoms should not wait. Bleeding after menopause, even once, is a same-week concern. Women with recurrent polyps or a family history of endometrial conditions are advised to come in sooner, as are those with bleeding together with unexplained pelvic pain. Waiting in these situations can delay the diagnosis of something that needed earlier care.