Patient's question:
I got divorced from my husband two years ago. Now we want to have a baby. When I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, I was found to have cervical polyps, but they are not big. The doctor suggested that I have surgery before having a child. Is it necessary? Will it affect pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Cervical polyps can affect pregnancy. Polyps located at the cervix opening can obstruct a portion of semen from entering the uterine cavity. If the sperm count increases, the fertility rate will be reduced. The essence of cervical polyps is chronic cervical inflammation, which often produces a significant amount of inflammatory secretions. These secretions, containing a high concentration of red and white blood cells and pathogenic bacteria, can disrupt the physiological environment of the vagina, reducing sperm motility and prolonging its survival time. Cervical polyps can also lead to the formation of a mucus plug at the cervix opening, further obstructing sperm from entering the uterine cavity. Cervical polyps can also have adverse effects on childbirth. If cervical polyps are detected, it is important to promptly perform polypectomy, with the procedure ideally taking place within one month before childbirth.