Re: cervical polyp, pregnant and confused
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 11 Mar 2001 10:03:09 -0600 (CST)
At Sat, 10 Mar 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>I am 9+ weeks pregnant, fourth pregnancy, two early miscarriages, one
>beautiful son and now this one. Had a tiny bit of blood a few days
>ago......polyp is on cervix(but I don't know if it is inside of it growing
>out or just on the outside) and the size of a pinky finger. All docs believe
>it is the polyp that bled a bit. I had no intercourse however........is it
>likely that it could just bleed?
Sure.
>
>Are there any complications in pregnancy related to the polyps?
Almost never.
>
>All labs and paps are normal.
>
>Ultrasound showed baby to be fine.
>
>Can the polyp grow during pregnancy?
It's possible.
>
>Should it be removed?
Due to increasing size of blood vessels, almost never.
>
>Can it cause the cervix to be incompetent?
No.
>
>Can docs do any tests to tell if you have an incompetent cervix without
>waiting for a miscarriage to occur?
Sonograms can see an incomptent cervix as it is changing. this is seen
in some patients with incompetent cervix at the mid pregnancy sonogram.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
>
>Thank you very much.
>
>Love and Prayers,
>
>Lisa
>Proud and heartbroken sister of Brad, "the warrior", 29, father of Jessie(7),
>and Aaron(3), dx 7/99 glioblastoma brain tumor.
>In Loving Memory and Honor of this Brave man:
>3/31/71-2/10/01
>I am so so Proud of this courageous man and so honored to be his sister.
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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