How long does hysteroscopic polypectomy take to work for endometrial polyps?

The procedure uses a thin camera passed through the vagina and cervix to identify and remove tissue inside the womb. Removal is immediate, but the body still needs time to recover from the procedure. Light bleeding, watery discharge, or period-like cramps can occur afterwards. If the polyp contributed to irregular bleeding, improvement may be gradual as the lining heals and your next cycles show their usual pattern. Fertility-related plans depend on your individual findings and any other factors affecting conception.

Follow the discharge instructions about rest, pain relief, bathing, sex, and tampon use. Keep track of bleeding, cramps, temperature, and discharge so you can describe changes clearly. Attend any planned review, especially if the removed tissue is being assessed. Ask when it is appropriate to try for pregnancy or resume usual activity, because advice can vary with the extent of removal and your wider care plan. Read more about [Hysteroscopic Polypectomy](/treatments/gynaecological-surgery/hysteroscopic-polypectomy/).

Contact your gynaecology team promptly for heavy or increasing bleeding, severe pain that does not improve with the recommended medicine, fever, faintness, or unpleasant-smelling discharge. Seek urgent help if you feel very unwell, have sudden severe abdominal pain, or cannot keep fluids down. These symptoms can signal infection, significant bleeding, or another complication and should not be judged by the expected recovery timeline.

Ask when your symptoms should start improving, when your next period may be expected, whether the polyp was fully removed, and when the tissue result will be discussed. You can also ask which symptoms should prompt a same-day call and when pregnancy planning or fertility treatment can restart.