Symptoms:

About two out of three women who have cervical polyps don’t have symptoms. Doctors normally find these growths during a Pap test or other procedure. If you do have symptoms, they may include:

• Periods that are heavier than usual
• Bleeding after sex
• Bleeding after menopause
• Bleeding between periods
• Vaginal discharge, which may stink due to infection

Causes:

• Cervical infections
• Chronic inflammation
• An abnormal response to the hormone estrogen
• Clogged blood vessels near the cervix

Treatment:

If your doctor finds cervical polyps during a routine pelvic exam and Pap smear, she’ll probably take a sample of the tissue (biopsy) and send it to the lab to make sure it’s not cancer..She’ll probably remove them at that time. She’ll use a tool called a polyp forceps to gently twist the growth off your cervix.You might bleed and cramp just a little during or after the procedure. Most cervical polyps are benign, cause no problems, and don’t come back once they’re removed.

Medication:

An over-the-counter pain medication like Ovral- L or acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) can relieve the pain. These are stops the bleeding also.