Patient's question:
During the health check-up at the company last week, I found out that I have cervical polyps. Which methods can be used for treatment? Is surgery definitely required for treatment?Doctor's answer:
Experts recommend that if you discover you have a cervical polyp, it can be removed through surgery. The removal of a cervical polyp is relatively simple: after sterilizing the vagina and cervix with povidone-iodine, use a hemostatic clamp to grasp the base of the polyp and remove it in sections. Regardless of the size of the removed cervical polyp, it must undergo a thorough pathological examination, as cervical polyps have a malignant transformation rate of 0.2% to 0.4%. Although it is low, negligence should not lead to missed diagnoses.How can cervical polyps be treated to prevent recurrence? Cervical polyps can be divided into two types based on their recurrent locations. Polyps formed from localized fibrosis of the cervical canal mucosa generally have a slender stalk and are easier to remove completely. In contrast, polyps that occur in the vaginal part of the cervix, although superficial, have a wider base, making their removal during treatment more difficult and increasing the risk of recurrence. Additionally, due to the