The natural course of endometrial polyps: Could they vanish when left untreated?

Objective

To report the occurrence of spontaneous regression of three endometrial polyps detected by hysteroscopy.

Design

Case series.

Setting

A uterine imaging unit in an academic medical center.

Patient(s)

Three patients diagnosed as having an endometrial polyp of 5–8 mm on hysteroscopy.

Intervention(s)

Patient deferral of the surgical procedure for several months.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Presence of a uterine polyp in the next hysteroscopy.

Result(s)

The polyps disappeared spontaneously.

Conclusion(s)

Deferral of hysteroscopic polypectomy for a few months in asymptomatic women in the hope of spontaneous regression of the polyps may be justified.

Key Words: Course, hysteroscopy, polyp, regression