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How Likely Are Uterine Polyps To Recur?

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Question : How likely are uterine polyps to recur? I am 48, non smoker, bp 118/78, bmi 25-26,
I had a benign 1 sesame seed sized uterine polyp removed in July 2013. I am going for a transvag ultrasound on Tuesday because I spotted (the size of a quarter) in November.

I know only the test will show for sure, but statistically is it likely I could have a new uterine polyp in 16 months?
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
50 % CHANCE.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Uterine polyps are notorious for recurrence, upto 50 % of them have high recurrence rate.
So those are the odds.
Yes, there is a 50 % chance it could be a new polyp.
Nothing to worry - it is easily removed.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
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How Likely Are Uterine Polyps To Recur?

Brief Answer: 50 % CHANCE. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Uterine polyps are notorious for recurrence, upto 50 % of them have high recurrence rate. So those are the odds. Yes, there is a 50 % chance it could be a new polyp. Nothing to worry - it is easily removed. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.