Endometrial polyps may be completely asymptomatic, or can cause symptoms like heavy periods or bleeding between periods; occasionally, large endometrial polyps can cause menstrual-type cramps, since the uterus is naturally designed to expel anything inside of it.

Do uterine polyps cause pelvic pain?

Pedunculated polyps are more common than sessile and can protrude from the uterus into the vagina. Women will typically only feel pain from uterine polyps when this happens.

Do polyps make cramps worse?

They can cause bleeding in between periods (intermenstrual bleeding or spotting), irregular periods (metorrhagia), post-coital bleeding (bleeding following intercourse) and post-menopausal bleeding. Occasionally endometrial polyps can also cause severe cramping during menses (dysmenorrhea).