Polyps tend to grow in vascularized areas of the body. In the case of uterine polyps, they often grow in the inner layer of the uterus, that is, the endometrium or endometrial lining.
Endometrial polyps may also grow in te cervix. In some cases, they may protrude into the vagina and be visible on visual inspection.
Read the full article on: Malignant uterine polyps: types, symptoms and treatments ( 45).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Miguel Angel Checa Vizcaino M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 11/04/2022
