Risk factors include obesity, high blood pressure and a history of cervical polyps.

Cervical polyps most often occur in women older than 20 who have had several pregnancies.

About 1% of cervical polyps will show neoplastic change which may lead to cancer.

The cause of cervical polyps is not entirely understood.

Most cervical polyps are first discovered during a routine pelvic exam.

Cervical polyps are most common in women who have had children and perimenopausal women.

Will I need treatment for cervical polyps?

Cervical polyps are finger-like growths, generally less than 1 cm in diameter.

Cervical polyps can be removed using ring forceps.

The cause of cervical polyps is uncertain, but they are often associated with inflammation of the cervix.

Cervical polyps often show no symptoms.

Cervical polyps are unlikely to regrow.

Cervical polyps can be seen during a pelvic examination as red or purple projections from the cervical canal.

Cervical polyps may be inflamed and rarely can become infected, causing vaginal discharge of yellow or white mucus.

Almost all cervical polyps are noncancerous (benign), but all polyps should be evaluated.

A cervical polyp is a common benign polyp or tumor on the surface of the cervical canal.

Cervical polyps are unrelated to cervical cancer, but they may be found and removed at the time of a pelvic exam and Pap test.