What causes uterine polyps?

Many women find uterine polyps after examination, which they find incomprehensible. In fact, the reasons for uterine polyps are different. Some may be caused by long-term inflammatory stimulation, some may be caused by other infections or mechanical stimulation. Therefore, for these conditions, we should also pay attention to understanding the causes and scientifically treat and solve them. In particular, women should pay attention to developing good living and hygiene habits.

1. Why do uterine polyps grow?

1. Generally speaking, polyps on the uterus are caused by long-term inflammatory stimulation. Long-term inflammatory stimulation will promote excessive proliferation of the cervical mucosa. In addition, the uterus itself has a tendency to expel foreign objects, which can allow the proliferating mucosa to slowly spread to the base and protrude from the external os of the cervix to form polyps.

2. In addition, there are other reasons for the growth of polyps on the uterus, such as damage to the cervix during childbirth, surgical operations, postpartum infection, sexual intercourse, miscarriage or mechanical stimulation, etc. These create good invasion conditions for pathogens, eventually causing infection and resulting in uterine polyps.

2. What is uterine polyp?

1. Uterine polyps, also known as cervical polyps, are relatively common in gynecological diseases and are a type of chronic cervicitis. Most uterine polyps are benign. Patients with larger polyps are likely to have a small amount of blood flowing out of the vagina, or bleeding after sexual intercourse, or when squatting and exerting great force to defecate. When using a vaginal speculum to examine the cervix, the shapes and sizes of the polyps seen will be different, such as round, tear drop-shaped, or oblate, etc., while the surface is bright red and smooth, and the texture is relatively fragile, making it easier to bleed when touched.

2. The causes of polyps on the uterus can be explained from two aspects. It may be caused by the stimulation of chronic inflammation, or it may be caused by infection caused by pathogens invading during childbirth or miscarriage. Different causes require different treatments, so the cause needs to be identified before treatment.