How to stop bleeding from cervical polyps?

Written by Shen Li Wen
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 03, 2024
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The cervical polyps in women are relatively fragile, and if there is a concurrent infection, bleeding is more likely to occur. When bleeding from a cervical polyp happens, the best way to stop it is to remove the cervical polyp and then treat the inflammation. Some women may not wish to immediately undergo surgery to remove the cervical polyp; in such cases, local application of hemostatic medicines, such as commonly used Yunnan Baiyao or stuffing hemostatic gauze, or simply using ordinary gauze for compression can be employed to stop the bleeding, followed by the surgical removal of the cervical polyp later.

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Can cervical polyps be treated with medication?

Whether cervical polyps can be treated with medication needs to be determined based on the size of the polyps. Generally, if the cervical polyps are small, anti-inflammatory treatment can be appropriately given to eliminate inflammation and promote the shrinkage of the polyps. However, cervical polyps may not necessarily disappear after anti-inflammatory treatment. Therefore, it is recommended that patients visit the gynecology outpatient department of their local hospital for a gynecological examination to assess the treatment effect of the cervical polyps after the anti-inflammatory treatment. If the cervical polyps persist, surgical removal is still recommended.

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Do cervical polyps require hospitalization?

Generally, women with cervical polyps can undergo a minor removal surgery in an outpatient setting, and hospitalization is not necessary. This is because cervical polyps are usually not very large and have a thin, long stalk connected inside the cervical canal. In the outpatient setting, the polyp on the cervix can be clamped with hemostatic forceps, followed by minor excision, or the cervical forceps can be directly rotated to cause ischemia and hypoxia at the base of the stalk, making it fall off on its own. However, some women may have larger cervical polyps, especially those with deeper and broader bases. If polyp removal surgery is performed in an outpatient setting, it may be difficult to locate the base of the polyp to completely remove it, and there could be considerable bleeding during the surgery. Additionally, cervical polyps in some women may be an indication of cervical cancer or endometrial cancer. In such cases, hospitalization and surgical treatment are typically required.

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Do you need to be hospitalized for cervical polyp surgery?

Currently, surgical treatment for cervical polyps does not require hospitalization. Generally, surgeries that require hospitalization are more extensive and are performed only after comprehensive assessments by various specialists and anesthesiologists. Cervical polyp removal surgery causes minimal trauma, is relatively simple, and has little impact on the patient’s overall condition. Therefore, it is not necessary for patients to be hospitalized for this procedure. It is currently recommended that cervical polyp removal be performed in the gynecological outpatient surgical room, allowing patients to go home to recuperate after the surgery.

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How long will cervical polyps recur?

Cervical polyps can recur at various times, and this varies greatly from person to person, mainly related to the presence of chronic inflammation. If cervical inflammation persists, the likelihood of recurrence is somewhat higher and is also related to the surgical method used at the time. Methods like using a LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) generally result in a longer recurrence time. If it is just a simple removal surgery and the root is not completely removed, some may recur in about three months. Thus, there is significant individual variability.

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Can cervical polyps heal themselves?

Cervical polyps can sometimes heal on their own. If the cervical polyp is small or has a thin stalk, there is a possibility that it might become necrotic and fall off, but this scenario is relatively rare. Most cervical polyps require surgical treatment. However, the surgery for cervical polyps is relatively simple; the stalk of the polyp can be destroyed using laser or radiofrequency, causing it to fall off. Additionally, if cervical polyps are not treated, they might cause irregular vaginal bleeding, and there is a possibility of malignant transformation, although the rate of malignancy is quite low.