Can you get pregnant with cervical polyps?

Written by Tao Zhong E
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on January 01, 2025
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Cervical polyps generally form when a local area of cervical mucosa is stimulated by inflammation, leading to localized proliferation and the emergence of a solid tumor mass, which protrudes as a pedunculated lesion of varying sizes, from as small as a grain of rice to even three to four centimeters in length. However, it is usually possible to consider pregnancy after removal of the polyp, typically two weeks later, or after the next menstrual period, as it does not affect the ability to conceive. Moreover, it is generally advisable to remove the polyps upon discovery, since if not removed, they may cause recurring bleeding during pregnancy, which can complicate the monitoring of the pregnancy. However, cervical polyps are usually benign, with a low likelihood of being malignant. Thus, whether cervical polyps are detected through symptoms or during a physical examination, it is generally recommended to remove them first before considering pregnancy, although cervical polyps themselves do not impact fertility.

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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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Do cervical polyps differentiate between benign and malignant?

Under normal circumstances, cervical polyps are considered benign hyperplastic lesions of the cervix, possibly related to the body's hormone levels or caused by inflammatory stimulation resulting in inflammatory polyps. However, sometimes malignancies of the endometrium or cervix can also present as polyp-like growths. It is usually impossible to distinguish benign from malignant lesions just by visual inspection. Therefore, whenever cervical polyps are found, it is common practice to perform a surgical removal of the cervical polyp and then conduct a histopathological examination to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions.

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Can you drink honey if you have cervical polyps?

The main cause of cervical polyps is inflammatory stimulation, and there is no connection between this inflammatory stimulation (caused by cervical vaginitis) and drinking honey. Therefore, if a patient has cervical polyps, they can drink honey. Drinking honey not only maintains gastrointestinal lubrication, facilitating bowel movement and preventing constipation, but it also has beauty and health benefits. Hence, it is recommended for patients with cervical polyps to drink honey water. Additionally, if further diagnosis and treatment are necessary for cervical polyps, it is advised to visit the gynecology outpatient clinic of a local hospital. If necessary, a cervical polyp removal surgery may be required to completely remove the cervical polyp.

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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.

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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.