Surgery for endometrial polyps is not considered a major operation. Nowadays, endometrial polyp surgery is usually performed hysteroscopically, and the difficulty and duration of the surgery depends on the size of the polyp. It is a minimally invasive surgery with a quick recovery. After surgery, antibiotics may be needed to prevent infection. It is up to your doctor to decide.
Endometrial polyps are a common intrauterine disease in women, which may be accompanied by abnormal uterine bleeding, etc. If endometrial polyps are detected, it is recommended that women seek medical attention in time, and be judged by a professional doctor for medication or surgical treatment, which is usually done by hysteroscopic surgery, which can be completed on an outpatient basis, and is a smaller operation.
If the endometrial polyps are large in number and diameter, it is usually necessary to be hospitalized for hysteroscopy-related surgery, and hospitalization has better monitoring and surgical conditions. Hysteroscopic surgery is minimally invasive, takes less time than other surgeries, and is easy to recover from.
Endometrial polyps are prone to recurrence and have the risk of malignancy. If the pathology is malignant after surgery, radical surgery may be required; if the pathology is benign after surgery, regular follow-up is sufficient.
After endometrial polyp surgery, depending on the condition of the endometrial polyp, you may need to use cephalosporins to prevent infection for 24-72 hours, prohibit sexual intercourse and take a bath for about a week after the surgery, maintain vulvar hygiene, some women need to use estradiol valerate and other hormonal drugs to promote the repair of endometrial lining, the specific treatment will be judged by a professional doctor according to the condition.
It is recommended that patients with endometrial polyps take treatment under the guidance of a doctor, pay attention to regular daily review, and go to the hospital in time when discomfort occurs. Don’t do anything on your own to avoid delaying or aggravating your condition.