Large uterine polyp.

Hello. 

New to this forum. Not sure I need to be here but I have a niggling worry in the back of my head. 

I have been bleeding irregularly and significantly for the past 3 years (including throughout my pregnancy - son is now two). Initially was put down to pregnancy. Then breastfeeding. Then mirena coil. Finally had a scan and I have a 3cm polyp in my uterus. I haven't had a day without bleeding for a month or so. In the last 3 months I've had around 10 bleed free days.

Was referred under the two week pathway. I've had abnormal smears in the past and am worried that this abnormal bleeding has been going on for years and has been unrecognised as coming from a polyp. 

I'm really scared it might be malignant. Going for urgent hysteroscopy and biopsy this week.

Has anyone any advice they can offer? 

  • Hi IsiahP,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. It's good to hear you have been referred for further tests. I can understand your worries, but try not to jump ahead or assume anything. If you have any questions, make a list and raise them at your next appointment. Otherwise, it's a case of taking it day by day and hopefully it won't be too long to wait to get the results from your tests.

    I hope all goes well this week, and we're always here for support on the forum if you need it.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi IsiahP

    Can I ask how your investigations went? I am in a very similar position. I had a scan today and I too have a 3 cm polyp in my uterus. My only symptom being very heavy periods and a slight uterine tenderness. I have to wait to speak to my GP in a few days once they receive my results so they can then refer me to the gynaecologist.