Can cervical polyps affect fertility?

Written by Zhang Xiu Rong
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 01, 2024
00:00
00:00

It is generally found that cervical polyps do not affect fertility, only endometrial polyps beneath the mucous membrane affect fertility.

If a simple cervical polyp is found, it can be removed through a polypectomy, and treating inflammation symptomatically after the surgery is usually sufficient. Cervical polyps generally do not affect fertility, but those located beneath the mucous membrane do because they can disrupt the implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterine cavity by implanting at the site of the polyp, affecting embryonic blood circulation, which can lead to biochemical pregnancy or threatened miscarriage.

Therefore, if endometrial polyps affect fertility, it is clear that cervical polyps do not. The treatment for cervical polyps is also quite simple and can generally be handled in the outpatient department of a hospital.

Other Voices

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Yan Qiao
Obstetrics and Gynecology
33sec home-news-image

Does cervical polyp surgery require anesthesia?

Cervical polyp removal surgery generally does not require anesthesia, partly because the stalk of the cervical polyp is usually quite thin, making it easy to cut off during removal. Another reason is that the nerve distribution in the cervical area is not as rich, so the cervical tissues are less sensitive to pain compared to other areas. Therefore, the cervical polyp removal surgery does not cause significant pulling reactions on the cervix, which is why general anesthesia is generally not needed.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zhang Peng
General Surgery
37sec home-news-image

Is cervical polyp surgery painful?

Is cervical polyp surgery painful? The answer is not certain, as many minimally invasive techniques are now used, and some very effective anesthetics are applied, so the pain from cervical polyp surgery is not significant. When conducting hysteroscopic surgery or gynecological color ultrasound, if cervical polyps are found, they are generally removed through minimally invasive methods using a hysteroscope. The main purpose of this is to make a definitive pathological diagnosis of the polyp, which can help in early screening for many cervical diseases, such as cervical cancer.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Gan Hai Ying
Obstetrics and Gynecology
47sec home-news-image

How long does it take to recover from cervical polyp removal surgery?

Cervical polyp removal varies depending on the size and location of the polyp. Recovery also varies accordingly. For small external cervical polyps, routine polypectomy is commonly performed, allowing patients to recover shortly after surgery, generally without any discomfort within two to three days. However, for larger cervical polyps, especially endocervical polyps that require removal, the surgery must be completed under hysteroscopic electrocautery. Recovery from this type of surgery generally takes about a week. Regardless of the type, regular follow-up exams are necessary after removing cervical polyps to rule out the possibility of recurrence.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zhang Xiu Rong
Obstetrics and Gynecology
59sec home-news-image

Does cervical polyp require surgery?

Cervical polyps require surgery. Patients with cervical polyps may experience contact bleeding during intercourse and irregular bleeding. Therefore, if there are cervical polyps, surgery is needed for treatment. Generally, polyps can be removed during an outpatient procedure called cervical polypectomy. After the surgery, the removed tissue is sent for pathology analysis. Most of these polyps are benign, but there is a high likelihood of recurrence after surgery. Therefore, if you have cervical polyps, it is recommended to have surgery to remove them as soon as possible. It is difficult to achieve treatment goals with medication or other methods; surgery is needed to remove them. Thus, it is advisable to undergo surgery for cervical polyps as early as possible, as the surgery is inevitable.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Yan Qiao
Obstetrics and Gynecology
57sec home-news-image

How is cervical polyp surgery performed?

Cervical polyp removal surgery is a very common minor procedure in gynecology. This surgery involves minimal trauma, short operation time, and quick postoperative recovery. Generally, we conduct this surgery in the minor operation room of the gynecological outpatient clinic, and it does not require hospitalization; patients can go home right after the removal. During the procedure, we can use a biopsy forceps or a small curved forceps to directly clamp the pedicle of the polyp and remove it. Ideally, the procedure should be done under a colposcope. When using a colposcope, applying acetic acid or Lugol's solution helps in observing the appearance of the cervical polyp, facilitating differentiation from other conditions, such as Nabothian cysts which can easily be confused with cervical polyps.