Dr Jenny Cook

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Post Menopausal Bleeding

Hysteroscopy – Polypectomy

SYMPTOMS

A 65 year old woman presented with post menopausal bleeding. 

DIAGNOSIS

A pelvic ultrasound revealed a thickened endometrium (14mm).

PROCEDURE

 A Hysteroscopy revealed 3 large endometrial polyps which were removed.

OUTCOME

The pathology revealed complex hyperplasia (pre-malignant). The woman subsequently had a Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and removal of both Fallopian Tubes and Ovaries.

Endometrial Polyps

Endometrial Polyps

Removing the base of the Endometrial Polyps (using Myosure)

The Uterine Cavity after removal of Endometrial Polyps

Pictures of Endometrial Polyps