- female
- 50 Years
- 01/04/2021
What causes polyps?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Increased levels of estrogen, Chronic inflammation of the cervix, vagina, or uterus, clogged blood vessels can cause polyps.
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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