Whether or not to operate on a polyp found after menopause depends on the size, nature and symptoms of the polyp. Polyps generally refer to endometrial polyps or cervical polyps. The formation of some polyps is related to the level of estrogen. After menopause, when the level of estrogen decreases, the polyps may disappear naturally. If the polyp is large, the symptoms are serious, and there is a possibility of malignant changes, then surgery is needed. 1. Endometrial polyps: most endometrial polyps are small and asymptomatic, these polyps can be left in place for the time being, and the body can be observed and reviewed on a regular basis. For smaller polyps with mild symptoms can be treated with medication without surgery for the time being. For more serious symptoms, large muscles, and even suspected of malignant changes, this situation requires surgical treatment. 2. Cervical polyps: cervical polyps usually have no obvious symptoms, some patients are found in the physical examination, this kind of polyps can be temporarily untreated, and for the combination of infection and so on can be the first use of medication, or electrocautery, microwave, laser and other physical methods of treatment. For larger polyps, repeated infections, or suspected of malignant changes can be surgical treatment, such as cervical conization, polypectomy, and so on. In addition, endometrial polyps can choose the appropriate surgical method under the guidance of the doctor, the more commonly used is laparoscopic surgery, for patients without fertility requirements, and the risk of malignant transformation is greater, can also be hysterectomy.