An understanding of these common growths that develop inside the uterine cavity will help patients decide which course of treatment best suits them. The uterus is mostly composed of muscle. However, the inside lining of the uterus is made of fluffy endometrial tissue that grows and shrinks during the menstrual cycle. If a woman does not become pregnant, this lining sheds, causing a menstrual period. After a period, the lining grows rapidly under the influence of hormones like estrogen.
Polyps are areas that grow a little too much.
As they grow, they usually fan out but remain attached to a small stalk, kind of similar to a bush or a tree. They are usually about the size of a pencil eraser, although they can be even smaller. Since most polyps are small, they probably do not often cause symptoms. However, when symptoms do occur, they usually include excessive bleeding during a menstrual period, or bleeding in between periods, or even spotting after intercourse. Some women report a few days of brown blood after a normal menstrual period.