This is usually a simple painless process and can be done in GP clinics. If your polyp is small, it can often be removed by your doctor. If a polyp is larger than 2 cm, has a large base or is otherwise difficult for your doctor to remove, you are likely to be referred to a gynaecology specialist for assessment and treatment. The following links provide further information about cervical polyps.
Be aware that websites from other countries may have information that differs from New Zealand recommendations. The content on this page will be of most use to clinicians, such as nurses, doctors, pharmacists, specialists and other healthcare providers. They may be endocervical or cervical:.
Cervical polyps should be removed. Polyps are fragile structures that grow from stalks rooted on the surface of the cervix or inside of the cervical canal.
If someone has polyps, usually only one polyp is present, and two or three at most. Polyps almost never occur in young women before the start of menstruation. Polyps are also common during pregnancy. This may occur due to an increase in the hormone estrogen. Cervical polyps are usually benign, or not cancerous, and cervical cancer rarely arises from them. Most cervical cancers are due to the human papilloma virus HPV , which is also the cause of genital warts. Polyps on the cervix may not cause any noticeable symptoms.
However, see your gynecologist right away if you experience vaginal discharge of white or yellow mucus, or abnormally heavy periods. You should also call your doctor if you experience vaginal spotting or bleeding:.
Some of these symptoms can also be signs of cancer. In rare cases, polyps represent an early phase of cervical cancer. Removing them helps reduce this risk. Ask your doctor how often you should get regular pelvic exams and Pap tests.
Recommendations can vary depending on your age and health history. Your estrogen levels will be highest during childbearing years, during any pregnancies, and in the months leading up to menopause. Man-made chemicals that mimic estrogen are present in the environment. For example, xenoestrogens are in commercially produced meats and dairy products. Even some air fresheners contain phthalates, which are other estrogen-like chemicals.
An inflamed cervix appears red, irritated, or eroded. Some of the known causes of cervical inflammation include:. Polyps are easy for your doctor to see during a routine pelvic exam.
Show references Stewart EA. Endometrial polyps. Accessed Dec. Cooper NAM, et al. Outpatient versus inpatient uterine polyp treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding: Randomised controlled non-inferiority study. British Medical Journal. Salim S, et al. Diagnosis and management of endometrial polyps: A critical review of the literature. More Content. Cervical polyps may be caused by chronic inflammation or infection. Doctors can usually diagnose cervical polyps during a pelvic examination.
Polyps that cause bleeding or a discharge are removed during the pelvic examination. A pelvic examination. Removal of polyps. Was This Page Helpful? Yes No.
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