What should I do about cervical hypertrophic polyps?

Written by Liu Jian Wei
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on July 03, 2025
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Cervical hypertrophy and cervical polyps are two clinical presentations. Cervical hypertrophy mostly does not require special treatment, whereas cervical polyps do. Clinically, once cervical polyps occur, it is recommended that the patient visits the gynecology outpatient department of the local hospital for an assessment of the size and location of the polyp, and a treatment plan should be decided based on the results. Currently, there are clinical treatments available for cervical polyps, with most involving surgical removal to completely excise the polyp tissue. After removal, the tissue is sent for routine pathological examination to confirm the diagnosis and exclude the possibility of other pathological changes in the cervical polyp.

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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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Can cervical polyps be seen with the naked eye?

Cervical polyps are a common condition in gynecological clinics, and most cervical polyps can be seen with the naked eye. These tissues are visible red polyp-like tissues. However, it is important to note that if the polyps are located deep within the cervix, they may not be detectable by the naked eye. There is also a special situation where patients undergo a gynecological examination to check for cervical polyps during non-menstrual periods. However, as menstruation occurs, the cervical polyps may not be visible during several gynecological examinations. This might be due to the influence of menstruation, causing the cervical polyps to retract into the cervix, thus, remaining out of sight.

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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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Can cervical polyps be distinguished by the naked eye?

Most people who suffer from cervical polyps can initially detect them through a naked-eye observation. Generally, during a gynecological examination, when a speculum is used to open the vagina, a fresh red, tongue-like growth that looks like a protrusion can be seen at the cervical opening. This is likely a cervical polyp. However, by visual observation alone, it's only possible to recognize it as a polyp, without distinguishing whether it's caused by inflammatory stimulation, or if it’s due to cellular changes such as cervical cancer or endometrial cancer. Because malignant changes can also appear similar to ordinary cervical polyps, it's necessary to surgically remove the polyp when detected and conduct a pathological examination to determine whether it is a benign or malignant lesion.

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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.