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A cervical polyp is a common benign polyp or tumour on the surface of the cervical canal. [2] They can cause irregular menstrual bleeding but often show no symptoms. Treatment consists of simple removal of the polyp and prognosis is generally good. About 1% of cervical polyps will show neoplastic change which may lead to cancer.
A cervical polyp is a common benign polyp or tumor on the surface of the cervical canal. [28] They can cause irregular menstrual bleeding or increased pain but often show no symptoms. [ 29 ]
No definitive cause of endometrial polyps is known, but they appear to be affected by hormone levels and grow in response to circulating estrogen. [3] Risk factors include obesity, high blood pressure and a history of cervical polyps. [3] Taking tamoxifen or hormone replacement therapy can also increase the risk of uterine polyps.
Cancers of the vagina or fallopian tubes are rare causes of hemorrhage. Uterine fibroids represent a common, benign condition that may lead to bleeding, specifically if the lesion affects the uterine cavity. Polyps of the uterine lining are a common cause of bleeding, but such bleeding tends to be light.
The causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding vary by age, [4] and such bleeding can be a sign of specific medical conditions ranging from hormone imbalances or anovulation to malignancy (cervical cancer, vaginal cancer or uterine cancer). [2]
While cervical insufficiency does mean a higher risk for preterm birth and pregnancy loss, it doesn't mean a woman won't be able to carry a pregnancy to full-term and deliver close to their due date.
Common sites for squamous metaplasia include the bladder and cervix. Smokers often exhibit squamous metaplasia in the linings of their airways. These changes don't signify a specific disease, but rather usually represent the body's response to stress or irritation.
While cervical insufficiency does mean a higher risk for preterm birth and pregnancy loss, it doesn't mean a woman won't be able to carry a pregnancy to full-term and deliver close to their due date.