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Cervical polyp
What are the harms of cervical polyps?
Cervical polyps are a common gynecological condition, with their main risks including: First, cervical polyps can undergo malignant transformation, albeit rarely. Once malignant transformation occurs, it leads to adverse consequences and affects the patient's survival. Second, cervical polyps can cause irregular vaginal bleeding. The tissue of female cervical polyps is fragile, so when exposed to external friction or during sexual activity, the blood vessels on the surface of the cervical polyps can rupture, leading to irregular vaginal bleeding.
Can cervical polyps be felt?
Cervical polyps are not detectable by touch; a gynecological internal examination is required where a speculum is used to dilate the vagina to view the cervix. This allows for the observation of any cervical polyps, their size, and based on the examination results, timely surgical treatment can be administered. Cervical polyps are caused by cervical inflammation that leads to localized tissue hyperplasia exhibiting polypoid changes. Once cervical polyps are identified, it is crucial to promptly proceed with further cervical cancer screening. If there is no HPV infection and TCT is normal, polypectomy should be performed. Post-surgery, a pathological examination is necessary. It is also advised to avoid cold exposure, exhaustion, and spicy or irritating foods to maintain health.
What should I do about cervical polyps?
Cervical polyps are a type of chronic cervicitis. Cervical polyps are local protrusions formed by the hyperplasia of the cervical canal mucosa, known as cervical polyps. Cervical polyps often have a stalk that protrudes from the base towards the external orifice of the cervix. Once cervical polyps are discovered, a cervical polyp removal procedure can be performed. If there is bleeding during the procedure, hemostasis can be achieved using LigaSure or microwave. After the surgery, sexual activity should be avoided for one month, and antibiotic treatment should be administered for three to five days.
Can you have sexual intercourse with cervical polyps?
Patients with cervical polyps can easily experience bleeding during sexual intercourse. Therefore, if cervical polyps are present, the first step should be their removal. If bleeding during sexual intercourse persists after the removal, it is essential to undergo precancerous cervical screening. This is because contact bleeding during intercourse can occur if there are precancerous lesions in the cervix, and timely treatment is necessary. Precancerous cervical screening, which includes HPV and TCT tests, is a mandatory examination for women over the age of 30, allowing for the early detection of precancerous cervical changes and cervical cancer.
Can you drink honey if you have cervical polyps?
The main cause of cervical polyps is inflammatory stimulation, and there is no connection between this inflammatory stimulation (caused by cervical vaginitis) and drinking honey. Therefore, if a patient has cervical polyps, they can drink honey. Drinking honey not only maintains gastrointestinal lubrication, facilitating bowel movement and preventing constipation, but it also has beauty and health benefits. Hence, it is recommended for patients with cervical polyps to drink honey water. Additionally, if further diagnosis and treatment are necessary for cervical polyps, it is advised to visit the gynecology outpatient clinic of a local hospital. If necessary, a cervical polyp removal surgery may be required to completely remove the cervical polyp.
Can cervical polyps be treated in the outpatient department?
Cervical polyps are a common gynecological condition. Because the surgical procedure is simple and the relative risk is quite low, most patients undergo this surgery on an outpatient basis. However, if the patient's physical condition is special, complicated by severe internal medical issues, or if the cervical polyp’s base is deep and the local blood supply is rich, increasing the surgical risk, it might be safer to perform the surgery in a hospital setting. The specific approach should be tailored to the patient's individual condition. Trust in your doctor and cooperate with their treatment plan to achieve the best therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, cervical polyps are a manifestation of an inflammatory disease and are benign, so patients need not be overly anxious.
Are cervical polyps prone to miscarriage?
Cervical polyps are a common disease in women, mainly caused by local inflammation of the cervix which leads to localized tissue hyperplasia, appearing as polypoid changes. For cervical polyps, the majority of them are unlikely to cause miscarriage. Before pregnancy, it is generally recommended to check the cervix for polyps during pre-pregnancy examinations. If polyps are found, they should be removed before pregnancy. If cervical polyps are discovered during pregnancy, a joint decision should be made based on the patient's symptoms and clinical manifestations. If the cervical polyp is relatively small, it may not require treatment. However, if the cervical polyp repeatedly causes bleeding or inflammation, then it should be removed during pregnancy. Removing the polyp in accordance with standard treatment procedures is generally not likely to cause miscarriage.
What department should I register for cervical polyps?
Cervical polyps are a type of gynecological disease and a form of chronic cervicitis. It requires registration for a gynecological examination. Cervical polyps are localized hyperplasia of the cervical canal glands and stroma, protruding outward from the cervical os to form polyps. Cervical polyps are typically multiple but can also be singular. They are red, soft, and fragile, appearing snake-like, and may have a pedicle, whose width varies. The base can be attached to the external or internal os of the cervix. Therefore, once cervical polyps are discovered, it is necessary to promptly visit a hospital for examination and, if necessary, surgical treatment. A cervical cancer screening examination is required before surgery.
Does cervical polyp removal hurt?
Cervical polyp removal surgery will not cause significant pain; however, some discomfort may arise, typically due to the use of a vaginal speculum, which feels similar to the discomfort experienced during regular examinations. The cervix itself does not have pain receptors, so there is no pain felt during cervical examinations and treatments. If there are cervical polyps, the surgery can be scheduled for three to seven days after menstruation has ended, as this timing allows for a longer interval before the next bleeding occurs, which is relatively safer and minimizes the risk of infection.
Can cervical polyps become cancerous?
Cervical polyps are mostly caused by chronic cervical inflammation and local cervical tissue hyperplasia. Cervical cancer is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, so cervical polyps generally do not lead to malignancy, and the rate of malignant transformation is very low, accounting for only about 1%. If there is an HPV infection along with cervical polyps, malignant transformation of the cervical polyps can occur. Therefore, if cervical polyps are present, they should be removed, and after removal, a pathological examination is necessary to determine if there is any malignancy.