Can cervical polyps become cancerous?



Cervical polyps are likely to turn into cancer, but the chance of cancer is relatively small.

Cervical polyps belong to the pathological manifestation of chronic cervicitis, and are closely related to the stimulation of chronic inflammation of the cervix, endometrial hyperplasia and repeated stimulation of inflammatory cells can form polypoid tissue.

Usually, once a cervical polyp is detected, polypectomy is required. After removal, the polyp-like tissue will be pathologically examined to determine its exact nature.

The vast majority of cervical polyps are benign lesions, but there is a relatively low probability that they are cancerous if there is a history of impure sex, a long history of high-risk human papillomavirus infections, and especially if there is a family history of cervical cancer. Early detection and treatment can prevent disease changes.

In daily life, it is necessary to pay attention to perineal cleanliness, take appropriate protective measures, and also avoid unclean sex, and early sexual intercourse.