Patient's question:
I have always wanted a second baby, but despite my efforts with my husband, it hasn't happened. Recently, I underwent a thorough gynecological examination, and the doctor suspected I have cervical polyps. I also experience abdominal cramps occasionally. What are the correct treatment options for cervical polyps?Doctor's answer:
Cervical polyps are a manifestation of chronic cervical inflammation. Western medicine primarily treats cervical polyps through surgical removal. When inflammation is present, it is essential to suppress infection first; otherwise, medication application is the primary approach. After the infection is suppressed, surgery can be performed. This condition tends to recur, so regular follow-up examinations should be conducted post-surgery, with a frequency of every three months.In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), treatment for cervical polyps involves oral administration of Chinese herbal medicine and external treatments after surgical removal of the polyps. Even if the inflammatory focus does not fully resolve, there remains a possibility of recurrence. At this stage, the focus should be on thoroughly eliminating symptoms through a combination of oral and external TCM therapies.