What are the precautions after uterine polyp surgery?

The health of the uterus is very important for women, as it is the prerequisite for conceiving a fetus. However, the uterus is also relatively fragile and prone to various diseases. Common ones include uterine polyps, uterine fibroids, cervicitis, and even cervical cancer. Nowadays, due to various types of pollution, the food we eat also has polluted residues, and these diseases are also occurring among younger people. Generally, uterine polyps are treated with surgery. Let’s take a look at what to pay attention to after polyp surgery.

Things to note after cervical polyp surgery

1. It is normal to have a small amount of bleeding after cervical polyp surgery. If it lasts for more than a week, you should pay attention and go to the hospital for a check-up in time. You can take anti-inflammatory drugs after surgery to reduce inflammation. Cervical polyps are generally caused by cervical inflammation and are more likely to recur. It is best to have a gynecological examination once a year.

2. 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.

3. Most cervical polyps are a manifestation of chronic cervicitis, which is formed by the proliferation of cervical mucosa under inflammatory stimulation. The surface of the polyp is covered with columnar epithelium, which contains cervical glands and abundant microvessels, loose connective tissue, and is accompanied by inflammatory cell infiltration. As long as inflammation exists, polyps will recur after removal.

4. 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.