Patient's question:
Recently, many times after sexual intercourse, there has been bleeding, similar in amount to menstruation, bright red in color, and some abdominal pain. The leukorrhea is also abnormal, light yellow in color, with a bad odor, and sometimes it contains blood streaks. It feels like there is a swollen thing at the vaginal opening. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as a cervical polyp.What are the causes of cervical polyps?
Doctor's answer:
Cervical polyps are one manifestation of chronic cervical inflammation and are more common in unmarried women. The causes of polyp formation may be related to inflammation, endocrine disorders, particularly excessively high estrogen levels. In daily life, it is important to pay attention to vulvar hygiene to prevent vaginal inflammation and cervical erosion, as polyps often recur after removal. In addition to the possibility of malignant transformation, the rate of malignancy is approximately 0.2%-0.4%. It is recommended to actively seek treatment if cervical polyps are present.