Does hysteroscopic polypectomy treat cervical polyps?

A cervical polyp grows from the cervix, the lower part of the womb that opens into the vagina. An endometrial polyp grows from the lining inside the womb. The location, size, attachment, and visibility of a polyp guide the removal method. A polyp that can be seen at the cervix may be removed through the vagina during an examination, while a lesion extending into the womb may require hysteroscopic treatment. The removed tissue is commonly sent for laboratory assessment so its type can be confirmed. Bleeding after sex or between periods can have several causes, so symptoms alone do not identify the polyp’s location.

Book a gynaecology review if a cervical polyp was seen or suspected. Bring details about bleeding, discharge, pregnancy plans, and any previous cervical screening or procedures. Ask whether the polyp is clearly attached to the cervix, whether it can be removed in clinic, and whether imaging is needed. If a hysteroscopic procedure is recommended, ask what area it will reach and how the specimen will be handled. See [Hysteroscopic Polypectomy](/treatments/gynaecological-surgery/hysteroscopic-polypectomy/) for the procedure’s general role.

Seek prompt advice for heavy or persistent bleeding, bleeding after menopause, severe pelvic pain, fever, or foul-smelling discharge. After removal, worsening pain, fever, heavy bleeding, or feeling faint needs assessment. A small amount of spotting can occur, but do not wait if symptoms are escalating or you feel unwell.

Ask: Is the polyp on the cervix or inside the womb? Can it be removed during an examination? Will it be sent for laboratory assessment? Could another condition explain my bleeding? What symptoms after removal should prompt contact?