Uterine polyps

Many women have polyps in their uterus. Uterine polyps are a very common gynecological disease. It is a manifestation of chronic cervicitis, especially among married women. Women must pay attention to the phenomenon of uterine polyps and seek treatment in time. If not treated in time, it may cause cervical cancer, which will also threaten women's lives.

Women should be familiar with uterine polyps, which is a very common uterine disease. Many women suffer from this disease, especially married women. Let us take a detailed look at this common gynecological disease.

The cervix is ​​the lower part of the uterus, and its inner cavity is cylindrical or fusiform, called the cervical canal. Its upper end is the internal os of the cervix, and its lower end is the external os. There is a layer of mucous membrane on the surface of the cervical canal. Due to the long-term stimulation of chronic inflammation, the cervical canal mucosa continues to proliferate and accumulate, and protrude from the basal layer of the mucosa to the external opening of the cervix, thus forming polyps. The roots of polyps are mostly attached to the cervical canal or the external opening of the cervix. They are generally small, with a diameter of less than 1 cm, and can be single or multiple. There are also larger ones, which can reach several centimeters in diameter and have a pedicle that protrudes outside the cervical os as it grows. If the polyp is small, it will remain in the cervical canal and only appear slightly at the cervical opening.

Polyps originate from the cervical mucosa. The surface is covered with a layer of columnar epithelium and has abundant microvessels, so they are bright red, soft and fragile. The slightest touch causes bleeding, and infection often occurs, forming ulcers. There is another type of polyp that comes from the vaginal part of the cervix. The surface is covered by stratified squamous epithelium. Since the stroma is mainly composed of fibrous connective tissue, it is light red in color, tough in texture, wide in base, and the lesion is superficial.

Very small cervical polyps often have no subjective symptoms and are mostly discovered during gynecological examinations. If the polyps are larger, they are more likely to have bloody leucorrhea or contact bleeding, especially after sexual intercourse or straining during bowel movements, a small amount of bleeding may occur. These symptoms are very similar to those of early cervical cancer and should be checked and treated promptly.

Western medicine mainly treats cervical polyps by surgical removal. However, if accompanied by inflammation, the infection must be controlled first; if bleeding occurs, stopping the bleeding is the main focus. Surgery should be performed after the inflammation is controlled. Although polyps rarely become cancerous, the cancer rate is also between 0.2% and 0.4%. For those over 45 years old, especially those with cervical polyps before and after menopause, the polyps should be sent for pathological examination after surgical resection. If there are signs of malignancy, treatment measures should be taken as soon as possible. In addition, the disease is prone to recurrence, and regular follow-up examinations should be performed after surgery, once every three months. .

If a woman has uterine polyps, she must seek treatment in time. Do not think that this is a common gynecological disease and ignore treatment. Uterine polyps will also have certain symptoms, such as increased vaginal discharge, irregular menstruation, lower back pain, etc. If such symptoms occur, timely examinations should be carried out and scientific treatment should be carried out in time.