Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Detected a cervical polyp during examination, which is painless and asymptomatic. If not for the check-up, it would not have been discovered. Occasionally, there is a slight pain and bleeding during sexual activity.Current general condition: None.
History of diagnosis and treatment, as well as effectiveness: No noticeable symptoms.
Auxiliary tests: None.
Other: None.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: If cervical polyps are discovered, they should be surgically removed immediately. The removal of cervical polyps is relatively simple. After disinfecting the vagina and cervix with povidone-iodine, use a hemostatic clamp to grasp the base of the polyp and rotate it off. The procedure is painless. After the surgery, the wound is treated with semustine powder, and cotton balls are used to compress it for anti-inflammatory and hemostatic purposes. For larger polyps with thicker stalks, the stump can be cauterized with electricity to stop bleeding after removal. Polyps removed, regardless of size, must undergo pathological examination because cervical polyps have a 0.2% to 0.4% risk of malignancy. Although the risk is low, it should not be overlooked due to negligence. Additionally, even after removal, the inflammation in the cervix is not completely eliminated, so polyps may recur. Patients need to undergo regular follow-up examinations.