Polyps in the cervix
Polyps are grape-like growths that are sometimes found in the lining of the cervix or the uterus. There can be one or several polyps at the same time. They occur in 10-20% of pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women who’re examined for bleeding disturbances, and they are usually benign.
Even though the polyps are usually benign, they can cause a good deal for problems for some women, such as:
- bleeding between periods
- bleeding during or after sex
- vaginal discharge – a lot and watery.
Treatment
The polyps are removed. We do this either with a thin lighted microscope, or in a keyhole operation after dilating the cervix.
Removal of polyps in the cervix
If the polyp is located in the cervix, it’s quite easy and quick to remove it. You’ll get a light local anaesthesia of the cervix. A tiny pair of pliers are inserted through a telescope (hysteroscope) and the polyp is removed. The tissue is sent to the University’s Department of Pathology for further analysis. You’ll get the results of the test about 10 days later (see Keyhole examination).