What is the treatment for cervical polyps?
Disease description:
Recently, cervical polyps were detected during an examination. May I ask, what are the treatment methods for cervical polyps?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
Cervical polyps are one of the common gynecological conditions, usually formed due to chronic inflammation causing localized hyperplasia of the cervical mucosa. The following are several common treatment methods for cervical polyps:
1. General treatment: This primarily involves lifestyle improvements, maintaining good personal hygiene, especially cleanliness of the external genitalia, and frequently changing underwear. This treatment method is suitable for patients with mild symptoms and can relieve symptoms and prevent further deterioration.
2. Targeted treatment: For small polyps less than 1 cm in diameter, if there are no symptoms and they do not affect quality of life, observation and follow-up may be chosen, along with regular gynecological examinations and cervical smear screenings. If the polyps are larger than 1 cm or accompanied by abnormal bleeding, pain during intercourse, or other symptoms, surgical treatment is recommended. Currently, the commonly used method is hysteroscopic cervical polypectomy, which offers advantages such as minimal trauma, rapid recovery, and fewer complications. After surgery, appropriate anti-inflammatory treatment should be administered to prevent infection, and regular follow-up examinations are necessary to monitor for polyp recurrence.
3. Medication-assisted treatment: For patients with concurrent cervical inflammation, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs can be used before and after surgery to control inflammation and reduce the risk of polyp recurrence.
4. Physical therapies: Microwave therapy uses the thermal effect of microwaves to cause coagulation and necrosis of cervical polyp tissue, promoting its detachment. This is a non-invasive treatment suitable for patients with mild to moderate symptoms. Laser therapy uses a laser beam to directly ablate or remove cervical polyps and is suitable for mild to moderate cervical lesions. Cryotherapy destroys abnormal cells through freezing and is suitable for patients with mild lesions.
