• female
• 50 Years
• 01/04/2021

What causes polyps?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 0+ Yrs

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Increased levels of estrogen, Chronic inflammation of the cervix, vagina, or uterus, clogged blood vessels can cause polyps.

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