Patient's question:
After one week of cervical polypectomy, there was excessive bleeding with a lot of blood clots, which lasted for 5 days. Another week later, it started to break like a usual menstrual period. What should I do about the bleeding after cervical polypectomy?Doctor's answer:
Cervical polyps are one 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 and infection, forming 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 pale red, more resilient, have a wider base, and are superficial in location. The treatment for cervical polyps primarily involves surgical removal, but if inflammation is present, infection must be controlled first.