"What Causes Multiple Uterine Polyps and How to Address Them?"
Causes and Treatments of Multiple Uterine Polyps
The specific etiology of multiple uterine polyps is not fully understood, but it is generally believed to be related to sexual stimulation, medication factors, emotional depression, elevated estrogen levels, and inflammatory factors. Common clinical treatments include medication and surgery. The following is a detailed analysis:
1. Sexual Stimulation
Frequent sexual activity can stimulate the endometrium, and long-term adverse stimulation may lead to cervical bleeding, which can eventually form endometrial polyps. It is recommended that women pay special attention to avoiding unsafe sexual practices and maintaining good personal hygiene.
2. Medication Factors
Long-term use of contraceptives can affect hormone levels, leading to excessive growth of the endometrium and subsequent formation of uterine polyps. It is advisable to discontinue the use of contraceptives and consider alternative methods of birth control if necessary.
3. Emotional Depression
Prolonged negative emotions such as melancholy, depression, anxiety, excessive mental stress, and emotional fluctuations can disrupt the body's balance and affect the normal function of cervical mucosa, which is also a major cause of multiple uterine polyps. It is recommended to maintain a pleasant and relaxed mindset and actively manage negative emotions.
4. Elevated Estrogen Levels
Increased estrogen levels can cause endometrial thickening, and long-term high levels of estrogen stimulation can lead to excessive growth of uterine tissue, resulting in polyps and possibly further growth of polyps. Commonly used medications include oral progesterone capsules and intramuscular progesterone injections. If cancerous cells are found in the uterine polyp tissue during pathological examination, active anticancer treatment should be undertaken as directed by a physician.
5. Inflammatory Factors
Long-term gynecological inflammation, intrauterine foreign body stimulation, childbirth, miscarriage, puerperal infection, intrauterine surgical procedures, or mechanical stimulation are also major causes of uterine polyps. Antibiotic medications such as Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Capsules, Minocycline Hydrochloride Capsules, and Azithromycin Dispersible Tablets can be prescribed to promote the resolution of inflammation. If symptoms are pronounced, hysteroscopic resection may be considered. For patients with no childbearing requirements and multiple polyps, endometrial resection or hysterectomy may be considered, but there is still a risk of recurrence after surgery.
Genetic Factors
Genetic factors also play a role in the formation of multiple uterine polyps. Since the etiology of multiple uterine polyps is not fully understood, there are currently no effective preventive measures. If irregular menstruation, abnormal uterine bleeding, or long-term infertility are observed, it is recommended to promptly consult a gynecologist for diagnosis. The physician will develop a suitable treatment plan based on the patient's condition.