Patient's question:
I have a cervical polyp. Can I get pregnant? First follow-up question: If treated, what method is best? How long should I wait to get pregnant? Second follow-up question: The polyp is 11.5 in size, at the cervical openingDoctor's answer:
Hello, cervical polyps can affect pregnancy. Polyps located at the cervix opening can obstruct part of the semen from entering the uterine cavity, which will inevitably reduce the amount of sperm and lower the fertility rate. The essence of cervical polyps is chronic cervical inflammation, which often produces a large amount of inflammatory secretions containing a high number of red and white blood cells and pathogens. These secretions can disrupt the physiological environment of the vagina, reducing sperm motility and shortening its survival time. Cervical polyps can also lead to the formation of mucus plugs at the cervix opening, obstructing sperm from entering the uterine cavity. Cervical polyps can also have a certain adverse effect on childbirth. If cervical polyps are detected, polypectomy should be performed promptly, ideally within one month before delivery. If delivery occurs shortly after polypectomy, minor bleeding may occur due to the healing wound being stretched during cervical dilation. If the polypectomy is performed at a later stage and the wound heals well, there will be no bleeding. As long as the polyps are removed cleanly, it will have no impact on fertility.