Can I eat donkey-hide gelatin with cervical polyps?

Written by Zhang Xiu Rong
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 02, 2024
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Patients with cervical polyps can consume donkey-hide gelatin (Ejiao). The formation of polyps is generally due to chronic inflammation that stimulates the occurrence of cervical polyps, and the treatment usually involves the removal of the cervical polyps. The cause of formation is not related to the consumption of Ejiao. The function of Ejiao is to nourish the blood, stop bleeding, and regulate menstruation. If the condition is due to deficiency of Qi and blood, patients can consume Ejiao. Cervical polyps are generally caused by chronic inflammation, and there is no conflict with consuming Ejiao. If patients with cervical polyps also suffer from deficiency of Qi and blood, and irregular menstruation, they can consume Ejiao, as Ejiao does not affect the polyps.

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Can cervical polyps be left untreated?

If polyps are found on the cervix during a gynecological examination, they must be removed because the texture of cervical polyps is somewhat fragile and prone to bleeding. This is especially true during intercourse or gynecological internal examinations, which can cause contact bleeding. When polyps become infected, such as when a woman has vaginal inflammation, the infected polyps can become congested and swollen, leading to the appearance of purulent secretions. These purulent secretions contain many inflammatory cells that can engulf male sperm, affecting the normal conception in women of childbearing age. Most importantly, some malignant alterations in women, such as cervical cancer or endometrial cancer, can also present polyp-like growth. These cannot be distinguished by the naked eye as either benign or malignant. Therefore, when polyps are discovered on the cervix, they must be surgically removed and followed by histopathological examination to understand whether the lesion is benign or malignant.

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What should you pay attention to after the removal of a cervical polyp?

After undergoing cervical polyp removal surgery, women should first pay attention to the cleanliness of the perineum. It is advisable to abstain from sexual activity, tub baths, and swimming for a month to avoid causing infection of the surgical site. Additionally, it is important to observe the condition of vaginal discharge, such as the amount of vaginal bleeding, its duration, and whether there are any abnormal secretions. One month after the cervical polyp removal surgery, it is necessary to visit the hospital for a follow-up to check the healing of the surgical site. Since cervical polyps can recur easily, further check-ups should be conducted within six months to a year to monitor if there are any signs of recurrence of the cervical polyps.

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How many days will it take to recover from the removal of a cervical polyp?

The removal of cervical polyps is a minor surgery that is short in duration and causes minimal damage. After the surgery, the patient may experience a small amount of vaginal bleeding, but the bleeding is minor and short-lived. Generally, recovery from cervical polyp removal surgery takes about three to five days. However, it is important to note that if the patient has concurrent conditions such as cervicitis or vaginitis, these inflammatory conditions can cause poor healing of the surgical site of the cervical polyp. Therefore, if a patient experiences recurrent vaginal bleeding after the surgery, it is recommended to consult a local hospital for a follow-up.

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Does cervical polyp require surgery?

Cervical polyps require surgery. Patients with cervical polyps may experience contact bleeding during intercourse and irregular bleeding. Therefore, if there are cervical polyps, surgery is needed for treatment. Generally, polyps can be removed during an outpatient procedure called cervical polypectomy. After the surgery, the removed tissue is sent for pathology analysis. Most of these polyps are benign, but there is a high likelihood of recurrence after surgery. Therefore, if you have cervical polyps, it is recommended to have surgery to remove them as soon as possible. It is difficult to achieve treatment goals with medication or other methods; surgery is needed to remove them. Thus, it is advisable to undergo surgery for cervical polyps as early as possible, as the surgery is inevitable.

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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.