A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane. If it is attached to the surface by a narrow elongated stalk, it is said to be pedunculated. If no stalk is present, it is said to be sessile. Polyps are commonly found in the colon, stomach, nose, ear, sinus(es), urinary bladder, and uterus.
A: Yes a Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks from the start of your LMP, and is 38 weeks from conception to birth. Although it may be confusing at first, health care providers begin counting the pregnancy from day one of the LMP.
For women with a menstrual cycle of average length, that day is usually about two weeks before conception, which explains why pregnancies are said to last 40 weeks. This method doesn't take into account how long your menstrual cycle actually is or when you think you might have conceived. Due Date Calculator. Find out your due date, and see how big your baby is right now. BabyCenter's Due Date Calculator uses the same approach that your provider is likely to use. It gives you a due date that's 40 weeks from the first day of your last period.