What is polipo cervical?

Cervical polyps are common fingerlike growths of tissue that protrude into the passageway through the cervix. Polyps are almost always benign (noncancerous). Cervical polyps may be caused by chronic inflammation or infection.

What are the symptoms of cervical polyps?

Cervical polyps are small non-cancerous growths that form on your cervix….The common symptoms of cervical polyps include:

  • unusual vaginal bleeding such as bleeding after sexual intercourse.
  • bleeding between your menstrual periods.
  • bleeding after menopause.
  • white or yellow mucous or discharge from your vagina.

What is the treatment for a cancerous cervical polyp?

Treatment options. Share on Pinterest A doctor may recommend surgical removal of cervical polyps. Most cervical polyps are benign and possible to remove surgically. Treatment may not be necessary if the polyps are not causing any symptoms or discomfort, but a doctor will continue to monitor the polyps closely.

How often are cervical polyps malignant?

As mentioned earlier, cervical polyps are benign in most cases, although they may be malignant in 0.2 to 1.5% of the cases. The removal of cervical polyps is a simple procedure with low complications. Women who have previously had polyps are at risk of recurrence.

Do cervical polyps need to be removed?

Symptomatic polyps, i.e. polyps that cause bleeding, or discharge need to be removed for resolution of the symptoms and asymptomatic polyps usually need to be removed to exclude the possibility of cancer. The removal of endometrial or cervical polyps is a relatively simple procedure.

Are cervical polyps serious?

Cervical polyps are usually benign, or not cancerous, and cervical cancer rarely arises from them. Most cervical cancers are due to the human papilloma virus (HPV), which is also the cause of genital warts.

Should I be worried about a polyp on my cervix?

Polyps on the cervix may not cause any noticeable symptoms. However, see your gynecologist right away if you experience vaginal discharge of white or yellow mucus, or abnormally heavy periods. You should also call your doctor if you experience vaginal spotting or bleeding: after sexual intercourse.

How long does it take to recover from cervical polyp removal?

Most women feel better within the first week following surgery; however, do not lift, push or pull any heavy objects for a couple of weeks. Do not resume sexual intercourse or douche until your doctor says it is OK. Full recovery takes about two weeks to allow for internal healing.

Are cervical polyps life threatening?

Are endometrial and cervical polyps dangerous? The vast majority of endometrial and cervical polyps are benign, meaning that they do not cause any harm, other than simple symptoms such as vaginal bleeding and mild cramps.

Should I be worried about a cervical polyp?

Can cervical polyps become cancerous?

Most of the time, the biopsy will show cells that are consistent with a benign polyp. Rarely, there may be abnormal, precancerous, or cancer cells in a polyp.

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