Patient's question:
Recently, there has been yellowish leukorrhea, most of which has an odor, or leukorrhea mixed with blood streaks. Occasionally, there is slight bleeding after sexual activity. After examination, it was found to be cervical polyps. How is it best to treat cervical polyps?Doctor's answer:
Western medicine treats cervical polyps primarily through surgical removal. However, if inflammation is present, infection must be controlled first; when there is skin breakdown, medication should be applied as the primary treatment. Once inflammation is controlled, surgery can be performed. Although cervical polyps rarely become cancerous, the incidence rate of malignancy is still between 0.2% and 0.4%. For patients under 45 years of age, especially those experiencing menopause, surgical removal should be followed by pathological examination of the polyp. If malignant changes are detected, early treatment measures should be initiated. Additionally, this condition is prone to recurrence, so follow-up examinations should be conducted irregularly, with a check-up every three months. There are many treatment methods for cervical polyps, but the diagnostic approach varies depending on the patient's condition.