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Cervical Polyp

Cervical Polyp | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Pictures and Images | Attribution


What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Many cervical polyps do not cause symptoms. They are found by chance during a routine pelvic exam. Cervical polyps may cause vague symptoms such as the following:

  • vaginal spotting or bleeding after intercourse
  • vaginal bleeding after douching
  • vaginal bleeding after exercise
  • vaginal bleeding in a woman who is in post menopause
  • abnormally heavy menstrual periods
  • pinkish or yellow vaginal discharge

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    Cervical Polyp: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: Eva Martin, MD
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 07/13/01









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