Patient's question:
I discovered six months ago that I had a cervical polyp (growing one inch outside the vaginal opening) and went to the hospital for treatment. However, because I had not had sexual intercourse yet, and aside from severe vaginal spasms, the doctor was unable to determine the exact location of the polyp's stalk, so surgery was not performed at the time—only some anti-inflammatory medication was prescribed. Now the polyp has grown back, and it is even more severe than before. After urinating or defecating, there is a tiny amount of blood when wiping with toilet paper! I am very conflicted and distressed. I want to have intercourse with my boyfriend first and then go to the hospital to remove the polyp (which is also what the doctor recommended), but every time I get so scared that I tremble and shy away. I’m not unwilling, but it’s a conditioned reflex—I just instinctively avoid it (and now the polyp sometimes even bleeds). My boyfriend doesn’t dare to insist either! If I go to the hospital, the doctor will likely refuse to treat me because I’m a virgin. What should I do now?Doctor's answer:
You can first go to the hospital. You can have the procedure removed before resuming sexual activity. Whether you are a virgin, you can ask the hospital to provide you with a certificate. In a hospital, when conducting a physical examination for patients, the medical records will indicate whether the patient is a virgin. It's also possible that the surgery will not affect the hymen. I suggest you have the surgery first. Patients with cervical polyps can use dietary therapy as a supplementary treatment while understanding and receiving symptomatic treatment. In daily life, it's important to maintain a balanced diet and avoid stimulating foods.