Can cervical polyps recur?

Written by Yan Qiao
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 09, 2024
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Cervical polyps are highly prone to recurrence. Often after removal, polyps can repeatedly grow back. Possible causes may be related to persistent inflammatory stimulation, hormonal imbalances such as excessively high levels of estrogen, and infections from pathogens. Mainly, infections from pathogens might occur through invasive procedures or external factors such as childbirth in women. Therefore, if the inflammation persists, individual differences in physical constitution with continuously high levels of estrogen, and the invasion of external pathogens can all contribute to the recurrent occurrence of cervical polyps.

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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.

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How to stop bleeding from cervical polyps?

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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How to completely cure recurrent cervical polyps?

The current clinical understanding is that the cause of cervical polyps is mostly due to local inflammation in the cervix or vagina, which leads to epithelial hyperplasia and subsequently the formation of cervical polyps. Thus, as long as cervical and vaginal inflammation is present, there is a possibility of recurrence of cervical polyps. Therefore, to thoroughly eradicate cervical polyps, it is recommended that patients pay attention to the health and hygiene of the reproductive system. Patients are advised to keep the perineum clean and dry, undergo regular gynecological exams, and check for any vaginal or cervical inflammation. If inflammation is present, timely treatment is recommended.

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Is cervical polyp surgery painful?

Is cervical polyp surgery painful? The answer is not certain, as many minimally invasive techniques are now used, and some very effective anesthetics are applied, so the pain from cervical polyp surgery is not significant. When conducting hysteroscopic surgery or gynecological color ultrasound, if cervical polyps are found, they are generally removed through minimally invasive methods using a hysteroscope. The main purpose of this is to make a definitive pathological diagnosis of the polyp, which can help in early screening for many cervical diseases, such as cervical cancer.

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Is it serious if a cervical polyp bursts?

The texture of cervical polyps in women tends to be more fragile, and they may have inflammatory cell infiltration on their surfaces, which could also affect coagulation functions. If rupture occurs, the bleeding could last longer. Some women with cervical polyps experience minor ruptures and minimal bleeding, which can be quickly stopped using simple compression hemostasis or by applying traditional Chinese medicines locally. However, if the rupture area of the polyp is large, ordinary methods may not suffice to stop the bleeding. Particularly, some cervical polyps in women may indicate carcinogenic changes, as cancer can grow rapidly, possibly outpacing the blood supply, leading to local rupture and shedding. In such cases, the resulting bleeding can be fatal and difficult to control.