Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling unwell, and sometimes my lower abdomen also aches slightly. During sexual activity with my husband, there's also a small amount of peeling in my vagina. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor said it was cervical polyps. What kind of help is needed: What is cervical polyps?Doctor's answer:
Cervical polyps are a manifestation of chronic cervical inflammation and are more common in unmarried women. Originating from the cervical mucosa, these polyps are covered by a layer of columnar epithelium, which contains rich microvessels, making them bright red, soft, and fragile. They can easily break when gently pulled, leading to frequent recurrence of infection and the formation of ulcers. Another type of polyp originates from the vaginal part of the cervix, covered by stratified squamous epithelium. Due to the predominance of fibrous connective tissue in the stroma, these polyps are light red in color, relatively tough, with a wider base, and are superficially located.