What are the harms of cervical polyps?

Written by Liu Jian Wei
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on April 08, 2025
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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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Can cervical polyp canceration be cured?

Cervical polyp malignancy, which is cervical cancer, can be completely cured if it is detected and treated early, with a cure rate reaching over 90%. Therefore, routine pathological examination must be performed when removing cervical polyps. If the pathology results indicate polyp malignancy, treatment should be carried out as for cervical cancer. The common treatment methods for cervical cancer are surgical treatment and postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Timely treatment can lead to a cure.

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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.

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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.

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Is cervical polyp serious?

Cervical polyps are not serious, and the majority of them are caused by chronic cervical inflammation. Cervical polyps can generally be removed in an outpatient setting at a hospital, and the removed polyp should be sent for pathology. The vast majority of these polyps are benign, with only a very small minority having the potential to become malignant. Therefore, having cervical polyps is generally not a serious issue. The polyps can be removed and appropriate anti-inflammatory treatment can be administered thereafter. Most cervical polyps are not problematic. If there is any concern, one can also undergo cervical cancer screening, which generally involves a TCT (ThinPrep Cytologic Test) and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) virus testing. These tests help identify the presence of cervical cancer and its precursors. If the cervical cancer screening shows no issues, and it's simply a case of cervical canal polyps, it is not serious, and removal can be performed in an outpatient setting in the hospital.

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Do cervical polyps require surgery?

Under normal circumstances, cervical polyp surgery is required. The purpose of the surgery is firstly to completely remove the cervical polyp tissue, and secondly, the removed polyp tissue can be sent for pathological examination to further confirm the diagnosis and determine the potential malignancy of the cervical polyps. If the patient's cervical polyp is relatively small, it is recommended that the patient undergo other methods of surgical removal of the polyp, such as laser or cryotherapy physical treatment methods.