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Cervical polyps

Alexey Kryvenko, medical expert
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025

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Cervical polyps are benign growths of the cervix and cervical mucosa. Cervical polyps grow in the cervical canal. They occur in approximately 2-5% of women. Endocervical polyps are likely to be the cause of a chronic inflammatory process.

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Symptoms of Cervical Polyps

Most polyps are asymptomatic. Endocervical polyps may bleed between periods or after intercourse, and may become infected, causing purulent vaginal discharge (leukorrhea).

Endocervical polyps are loose in structure, resembling a reddish carnation, and are less than 1 cm in all dimensions. They rarely become malignant.

Diagnosis of cervical polyps

The diagnosis is made by speculum examination. However, if symptoms persist after treatment, cervical smears for atypical cells and endometrial biopsy should be performed to rule out the underlying cancer.

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Treatment of cervical polyps

Cervical polyps are excised on an outpatient basis without anesthesia. Bleeding after removal is rare and can be stopped by chemical cauterization.