Cervical Polyp
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Little can be done to prevent cervical polyps. Routine pelvic
exams may decrease the risk of cancer of the cervix
developing from the polyp.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Since 99% of polyps are benign, there are no serious long-term problems.
Vaginal bleeding patterns may be unpredictable. There is a less than 1% risk
that cervical polyps may become cancerous.
What are the risks to others?
A cervical polyp is not contagious and does not pose a risk to others.
However, sexually transmitted
diseases
associated with cervical polyps, such as chlamydia and
human papilloma virus, are contagious.
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