Endocervical or Cervical Polyp

Endocervical polyp, also called cervical polyp is a growth of tissue in the neck of the womb (cervix). Women of any age may have cervical polyp. It is very rarely cancerous. However, one cannot be sure unless it is removed and examined under microscope.

We do not know why some women develop polyp. It is not related to sexually transmitted diseases.

Cervical polyp often do not cause any symptoms. However, it may sometimes cause bleeding between periods or after sexual intercourse.

Most cervical polyp is discovered during routine examination. To confirm that a polyp is benign, a biopsy (removal) is necessary with a small instrument. The base of the polyp may be scraped to make sure all of the polyp is removed. The biopsy can usually be done in the clinic. Removal of the womb is usually not necessary.

Polyp by itself or its removal will not affect fertility.

After treatment for cervical polyp by removal, the patient should continue to have periodical exam every year for the rest of her life. If it recurs, it can be removed easily.