Both are uterine growths. The main difference? Fibroids and polyps contain very different types of tissue. Fibroids are made of dense, connective fibrous tissue. (The word fibroid comes from fibrous.) Polyps are made of endometrial tissue, the tissue found in the uterine lining. Why is recognizing the difference important? Both types of growth can cause … Continue reading What is the Difference Between Uterine Polyps vs. Fibroids?