Cervical polyp removal
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Description
A polyp is a growth that appears on the inner lining of the uterus.
A polyp can be a source of irregular bleeding and spotting, sometimes causing discharge. Other times, on the contrary, it does not cause any problems and is diagnosed accidentally during a preventive examination.
Polyps must be removed because there is a risk of malignancy (turning into cancer). They can also be the cause of infertility.
Facts
- General anesthesia
- One-day surgery
- Procedure takes about 30 minutes
- Recovery in 2 - 3 days
Polyps are caused by excessive growth of the inner lining of the uterus (referred to as the endometrium) and the cause of their formation is not fully understood - it is related to hormonal changes.
- It is a pedunculate formation, its size is about 5-10 mm, sometimes it can have a wider peduncle (adherent polyps) and can reach larger sizes (up to several centimetres).
- A polyp on the cervix is removed by excision or elecrocautery - this is a surgical procedure under short-term general anesthesia. The polyp is then sent for histological examination.
- Polyps can also occur in the uterine cavity, in this case they are removed during hysteroscopy.
Minor bleeding may occur after the procedure. Increased daily care in the area of private parts (showering) are necessary. Spas and saunas are not suitable. Sexual abstinence is recommended for 3 weeks.
Related procedures
Gynecology
- Pelvic exam and Preventive gynecological examination
- Contraception and family planning
- Infertility and assisted reproductive technology (IVF)
- Pregnancy consultation and prenatal diagnostics (Prenatal care)
- Hymenoplasty
- Cone biopsy (Conization of the cervix )
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- Hysteroscopy
- Hysterectomy
- Childbirth (Delivery)
- Female sterilization (Tubal ligation)
- C-section (Cesarean birth)
