Is it serious if a cervical polyp bursts?

Written by Shen Li Wen
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on October 27, 2024
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The texture of cervical polyps in women tends to be more fragile, and they may have inflammatory cell infiltration on their surfaces, which could also affect coagulation functions. If rupture occurs, the bleeding could last longer. Some women with cervical polyps experience minor ruptures and minimal bleeding, which can be quickly stopped using simple compression hemostasis or by applying traditional Chinese medicines locally.

However, if the rupture area of the polyp is large, ordinary methods may not suffice to stop the bleeding. Particularly, some cervical polyps in women may indicate carcinogenic changes, as cancer can grow rapidly, possibly outpacing the blood supply, leading to local rupture and shedding. In such cases, the resulting bleeding can be fatal and difficult to control.

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Do cervical polyps easily become cancerous?

The majority of cervical polyps are formed due to chronic inflammation, and the chance of malignant transformation in cervical polyps is very rare, generally showing no tendency towards malignancy. It is common to remove cervical polyps and then perform a pathology test again. If the pathology results show no issues, usually there are no significant problems. If one wants to check for cervical cancer and its precursors, it is usual to visit a hospital for cervical cancer screening, which includes a TCT (ThinPrep Cytologic Test) and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) testing. These two tests can preliminarily screen for cervical cancer and precancerous conditions. The likelihood of cervical polyps becoming cancerous is low, and generally, polyp removal surgery can be done between three to seven days after menstruation ends when conditions are clean.

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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.

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How to treat cervical polyp cysts?

If a gynecological examination determines cervical polyps or cervical cysts, then local removal of the polyps and surgical clearance of the cysts will suffice. Both conditions are common gynecological diseases. Since the surgeries are simple and relatively low risk, most can be performed in an outpatient setting. If the patient's condition is more unusual, hospitalization for surgery may be safer. Specific approaches need to be tailored to the patient's individual circumstances in collaboration with the treating physician to achieve good therapeutic outcomes. Both cervical polyps and cervical cysts are manifestations of inflammatory diseases and are benign, so patients need not be overly anxious.

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Cervical polyps how many months grow bigger

Cervical polyps generally are not very large, typically only a few centimeters at most, and do not become noticeably bigger. Polyps tend to grow very slowly and usually do not become very large. If cervical polyps are found, they can be detected through a vaginal exam and colposcopy at a hospital. Polyps do not change much over a short period, so it is best to address them as soon as they are discovered. If it is not possible to deal with them immediately, they generally will not change much over a few months. The tissue removed can be examined pathologically; most polyps are benign and usually are not a significant issue.

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How to stop bleeding from cervical polyps?

The cervical polyps in women are relatively fragile, and if there is a concurrent infection, bleeding is more likely to occur. When bleeding from a cervical polyp happens, the best way to stop it is to remove the cervical polyp and then treat the inflammation. Some women may not wish to immediately undergo surgery to remove the cervical polyp; in such cases, local application of hemostatic medicines, such as commonly used Yunnan Baiyao or stuffing hemostatic gauze, or simply using ordinary gauze for compression can be employed to stop the bleeding, followed by the surgical removal of the cervical polyp later.