Some women may experience no symptoms, so it is important to have yearly pelvic exams and pap smears to check for irregularities. Uterine polyps can cause a variety of symptoms involving the menstrual cycle, including irregular or unpredictable periods, or spotting between periods. Flow may change and become heavier or lighter. Women with polyps who have gone through menopause may bleed unexpectedly. The growths can also cause problems with fertility.

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