Are polyps in the cervix dangerous?
Polyps are almost always benign (noncancerous). Cervical polyps may be caused by chronic inflammation or infection. Usually, cervical polyps do not cause any symptoms, but they may cause bleeding or a puslike discharge. Doctors can usually diagnose cervical polyps during a pelvic examination.
How long does it take to recover from cervical polyp removal?
Recovery from a polypectomy usually takes about 2 weeks. Patients may feel pain following the procedure, particularly immediately after the procedure. Taking the pain medication the doctor prescribes can help.
Are there any cases of giant cervical polyps?
In the reported cases of giant cervical polyps, no malignancy has been described. However, the malignant potential of giant cervical polyps such as cervical cancer, cervical embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, mullerian adenosarcoma, endocervical or endometrial adenosarcoma and cervical lymphoma may well remain elusive because of their rarity.
Is it safe to have a polyp removed from the cervix?
The outlook for people with cervical polyps is excellent. Once the doctor removes them, they don’t usually grow back. Polyp removal is a simple, safe, and noninvasive procedure. However, if you’ve ever had polyps, you’re at increased risk of developing them again.
What is a polyp on the cervix called?
A cervical polyp is a growth that develops on the surface of the cervix. The cervix is the gynecological structure of the female reproductive system that connects the uterus to the vagina. Symptoms are often absent with cervical polyps.
Can a Pap test detect a cervical polyp?
No, but routine pelvic exams and Pap tests can help detect and treat cervical polyps before they cause symptoms. Harvard Health: “Cervical Polyps.” BJOG: “Why Remove All Cervical Polyps and Examine Them Histologically?” Baylor College of Medicine: “Cervical Polyps.” Harvard Health: “Nabothian Cysts.”
