Can intrauterine polyps become cancerous?

Cervical polyp is a relatively common gynecological disease and also a disease that has a great impact on women's cervical health. Many women want to know whether uterine polyps can turn into cancer. In fact, the probability of uterine polyps becoming cancerous is relatively low. But even so, after the detection of uterine polyps, it is necessary to receive timely treatment. Next, I will introduce you to some relevant knowledge about uterine polyps!

1. Do uterine polyps usually turn into cancer?

Once cervical polyps are discovered, they should be removed surgically. Regardless of the size of the removed polyps, pathological examination must be performed, because cervical polyps have a cancer rate of 0.2% to 0.4%. Although this rate is very low, do not miss the diagnosis due to carelessness. In addition, although the polyps have been removed, the inflammation of the cervix has not been completely eliminated, so the polyps may recur and patients need regular check-ups.

2. The harm of cervical polyps

1. It causes menstrual disorders and increased menstrual flow. Some women may even find that their menstrual period is prolonged and intermittent, which causes great inconvenience to their bodies. If there are irregular vaginal bleeding symptoms, it may be accompanied by malignant secretions, which will cause serious infection in the uterine cavity and thus various inflammatory diseases.

2. Hinder the normal combination of sperm and egg. When the female uterine cavity is healthy and not affected by any disease, the combination of sperm and egg is very good and the chance of pregnancy is also high. However, after suffering from uterine polyps, it may cause obstacles to the combination of sperm and egg, interfere with the implantation and development of fertilization, and is not conducive to the survival of sperm, thus causing infertility.

3. If left untreated for a long time, uterine polyps will become larger and larger, directly blocking the cervical opening, so male sperm will not be able to enter the female uterus at all, thus leading to female infertility. During sexual intercourse, some patients will experience cervical bleeding, which can pose a great threat to normal sexual life and directly affect the relationship between couples.

3. Treatment of cervical polyps

Once cervical polyps are discovered, they should be removed surgically. Cervical polypectomy is relatively simple. After disinfecting the vagina and cervix with iodine, use hemostatic forceps to clamp the base of the polyp pedicle and rotate it to remove it. The operation is painless. After the operation, the wound surface is applied with chlortetracycline powder and pressed with cotton balls to reduce inflammation and stop bleeding. If the polyp is large and has a thick pedicle, the broken ends can be electrocauterized to stop bleeding after removal. Regardless of the size of the removed polyps, pathological examination must be performed, because cervical polyps have a malignant transformation rate of 0.2% to 0.4%. Although this rate is very low, do not miss the diagnosis due to carelessness. In addition, although the polyps have been removed, the inflammation of the cervix has not been completely eliminated, so the polyps may recur and patients need regular check-ups.