Why do polyps grow in the uterus?

It is common for polyps to grow in body organs, but they need treatment. Some people will develop polyps in the intestines, and it is also common for women to have uterine polyps, but why do polyps grow in the uterus? Polyps are a kind of unnecessary growths that can form in many parts of our body. There are many reasons for uterine polyps, such as endocrine disorders, viral infections of the genitals, and gynecological inflammation.

What are polyps?

"Polyp" is a piece of "flesh" that grows on a normal structure of the human body. Polyps can appear from the nasal cavity and vocal cords to the rectum and cervix. Most polyps grow hiddenly and are difficult to detect. Polyps are a type of growth that protrudes from the mucosal surface, including hyperplastic, inflammatory, hamartoma, adenoma and other tumors. The clinical manifestations of polyps are mostly adenomatous polyps and certain gastrointestinal polyposis syndromes. Although these lesions are benign, some of them have a tendency to become malignant.

Why do cervical polyps grow?

1. Endocrine disorders

Endocrine diseases are caused by endocrine disorders due to pathological changes in the endocrine glands and endocrine tissues in certain organs of the human body. Long-term lack of treatment can lead to local hyperplasia and metabolic disorders, resulting in vulvar leukoplakia.

2. Genital infection

This symptom is mainly caused by patients wearing synthetic underwear, or having poor hygiene habits, and often going to bathing places and pools when swimming. Patients with this symptom account for half of the total patients with vulvar leukoplakia. When preventing the disease of vulvar leukoplakia, we should pay special attention to this aspect.

3. Inflammatory factors

It is usually caused by long-term stimulation of chronic inflammation. Long-term inflammatory stimulation accelerates the continuous proliferation of cervical mucosa. At the same time, the uterus will have a tendency to expel foreign objects, causing the proliferating mucosa to gradually protrude from the base to the external os of the cervix, resulting in the formation of polyps.

4. Other diseases caused by long-term non-treatment

If there are other diseases that are not treated in time or are treated improperly, it is also an important factor leading to vulvar leukoplakia. It is recommended that women must pay more attention to it.

5. Trauma on female vulva

Pregnant women may suffer perineal tears during childbirth, which may lead to local neurovascular damage. A small number of women may develop vulvar leukoplakia.

6. Pathogen infection

It is usually caused by miscarriage, postpartum infection, delivery, surgical manipulation or mechanical stimulation, or damage to the cervix, which leads to pathogens invading the human body and causing infection.

Types of cervical polyps

It mostly occurs in married women, and 15%-20% of middle-aged women suffer from cervical polyps. When a vaginal speculum is used to expose the cervix during a routine gynecological examination, the polyps seen vary in size and shape and can be roughly divided into two types:

The first type: The roots of cervical polyps are mostly attached to the external os of the cervix or inside the cervical canal. They are generally small in size, with a diameter of less than 1 cm, single or multiple, bright red in color, soft in texture, easy to bleed, and with a slender pedicle. The appearance is like a water drop forming an oblate body.

The second type: cervical polyps occur in the cervix. This type of polyp is superficial, protrudes to the surface, has a wide base, is light red in color, and has a tough texture.

Prevention of cervical polyps

1. Maintain a good mood and take good care of your health during menstruation, after childbirth or after miscarriage;

2. Pay attention to the hygiene of the vulva, prevent vaginal inflammation and cervical erosion, and maintain a hygienic sexual life;

3. Dry your bedding frequently, wear cotton underwear and wash and change it frequently;

4. Regular gynecological examinations are also very important.