Can cervical polyps lead to natural childbirth?

Written by Li Shun Hua
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on December 12, 2024
00:00
00:00

Cervical polyps generally allow for natural childbirth, as they do not affect the delivery process. During pregnancy, if cervical polyps are present, there may be minor vaginal bleeding, but these polyps usually do not impact the pregnancy or childbirth. If vaginal bleeding occurs during pregnancy, it is necessary to examine the cervix. If cervical polyps are observed, the bleeding might be caused by the polyps, which could indicate a threatened miscarriage. Therefore, if cervical polyps are present, they should be removed. Once the cervical polyps are removed, bleeding generally ceases. Thus, if vaginal bleeding continues after the removal of cervical polyps, it may indicate a threatened miscarriage during pregnancy, requiring further examination.

Other Voices

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zhang Xiu Rong
Obstetrics and Gynecology
1min 4sec home-news-image

Can cervical polyps be detected by ultrasound?

Cervical polyps are generally detected through gynecological examinations and colposcopies, but are usually not visible on ultrasound. Endometrial polyps can be detected via ultrasound if there is uneven echogenicity and thickening of the endometrium, which can indicate the presence of uterine endometrial polyps. Most cervical polyps are identified during a gynecological exam, where polyp-like growths on the cervix are found and can also be seen through a colposcope. Once cervical polyps are discovered, it is advisable to surgically remove them as early as possible, and the removed tissue should be sent for pathological examination. The majority of these polyps are benign, with only a very few showing tendencies of malignancy. Therefore, patients with cervical polyps should actively seek appropriate treatment. Cervical polyps are not detected on ultrasound, but submucosal polyps can be.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zhang Xiu Rong
Obstetrics and Gynecology
1min 7sec home-news-image

Does cervical polyp cause bleeding during intercourse?

Cervical polyps can cause bleeding during intercourse. Common causes of bleeding during intercourse seen clinically include cervical polyps, cervical erosion, cervical cancer, and precancerous lesions, all of which can cause contact bleeding during intercourse. Therefore, once contact bleeding during intercourse occurs clinically, it is essential to go to the hospital for relevant examinations. If the bleeding is caused by a cervical polyp, a cervical polypectomy must be performed. If the bleeding is due to cervical erosion, tests for cervical cancer and precancerous lesions must be conducted. If cervical cancer and precancerous conditions are ruled out, and the bleeding is caused by erosion, treatments such as laser, electrocoagulation, or cryocoagulation can be used. Furthermore, once contact bleeding during intercourse occurs, cervical cancer screening with TCT and HPV testing is essential. Treatment is generally based on the results of these two tests.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Su Wen
Obstetrics and Gynecology
40sec home-news-image

The difference between benign and malignant cervical polyps

Cervical polyps are a relatively common cervical disease in clinical practice, generally caused by chronic inflammation of the cervix. Most patients with cervical polyps do not have obvious clinical symptoms, but a small number of patients may experience bleeding after intercourse, or have vaginal discharge with blood, a foul odor, or a yellowish color. Most cervical polyps are benign, and the treatment is generally simple, involving surgical removal of the polyp or treatment with a LEEP procedure. To determine whether a removed polyp is benign or malignant, a pathological examination is necessary.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zhang Xiu Rong
Obstetrics and Gynecology
55sec home-news-image

Can cervical polyps affect fertility?

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.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Li Shun Hua
Obstetrics and Gynecology
47sec home-news-image

Can you have sexual intercourse with cervical polyps?

Patients with cervical polyps can easily experience bleeding during sexual intercourse. Therefore, if cervical polyps are present, the first step should be their removal. If bleeding during sexual intercourse persists after the removal, it is essential to undergo precancerous cervical screening. This is because contact bleeding during intercourse can occur if there are precancerous lesions in the cervix, and timely treatment is necessary. Precancerous cervical screening, which includes HPV and TCT tests, is a mandatory examination for women over the age of 30, allowing for the early detection of precancerous cervical changes and cervical cancer.