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Where do uterine polyps come from?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).
Last Update: 11/06/2017

From an overgrowth of cells in the uterine lining (endometrium). In other words, endometrial polyps gro from endometrial tissue that attaches to the endometrium. Unfortunately, the exact cause is not known yet.

 Rebeca Reus
Rebeca Reus
BSc, MSc
Embryologist
Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).
Embryologist. Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).