A cervical polyp is a small growth of the
cervix that hangs on a stalk attached to some part of the
cervix.
Signs and Symptoms of a cervical polyp:
- Can be completely symptomless.
- Patient can complain of occasional blood stained vaginal discharge - pinkish, reddish or brownish.
- There can be increased vaginal discharge.
- If accompanied by infection, the vaginal discharge may be mucopurulent and smell foul.
- On examination: A small - usually no bigger than a pea - growth is seen hanging from the internal os (mouth of the cervix). It is bright red in colour and soft and slippery to the touch.
Cervical Polyp
Treatment of a cervical polyp:
Cervical polyps should be surgically removed and a biopsy done to examine whether the cells are normal or have undergone any malignant change. Most cervical polyps however are benign and do not recur after removal.
If a cervical polyp is diagnosed during pregnancy, it should be removed only if it causing great discomfort.
If a decision to remove it is taken, its site of origin should be determined - if the origin is near the external os of the cervix, it can be easily removed. If it is estimated that the origin of the polyp is higher up in the cervix and removal can affect the pregnancy in any way, it is better to wait till after the delivery and childbirth to remove it, since symptoms caused by cervical polyps are usually not very troublesome.
Supplementary Vitamins to be taken in pregnancy:
- Iron tablets
- Folic Acid tablets
- High strength Multivitamin Capsules
- Calcium tablets.
- Psyllium Husk, a natural fibre, if there is constipation.
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