Cervical polyps
Cervical polyps are growths on the cervical canal, the passage that connects the uterus to the vagina. They’re often reddish, purplish, or grayish in color. They may be shaped like a finger, bulb, or thin stem. They can range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters long.
These bumps inside your cervix are pretty common. They’re most common in women over age 20 who’ve given birth to more than one child. They’re rare in girls who haven’t started their period.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
About two out of three women who have cervical polyps don’t have symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include:
- Periods that are heavier than usual
- Bleeding after sex
- Bleeding after menopause
- Bleeding between periods
- Vaginal discharge, which may stink due to infection.
CAUSES OF CERVICAL POLYPS
- Cervical infections
- Chronic inflammation
- An abnormal response to the hormone estrogen
- Clogged blood vessels near the cervix
- HIGH ESTROGEN LEVELS
Estrogen levels naturally fluctuate throughout a woman’s life. Your estrogen levels will be highest during childbearing years, during any pregnancies, and in the months leading up to menopause.
Man-made chemicals that mimic estrogen are present in the environment. For example, xenoestrogens are in commercially produced meats and dairy products. Chemical estrogens can also be released into food that’s heated in plastic or plastic foam containers. Even some air fresheners contain phthalates, which are other estrogen-like chemicals.
2. INFLAMMATION
An inflamed cervix appears red, irritated, or eroded. Some of the known causes of cervical inflammation include:
- bacterial infection
- HPV infection, which can also cause warts
- herpes
- yeast infections
- pregnancy
- miscarriage
- abortion
- hormonal changes
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