Cervical Polyps

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What is the primary reason for removing endocervical polyps surgically?

To prevent cancer

To improve fertility

To reduce inflammation

To alleviate symptoms (correct)

What is a characteristic of endocervical polyps?

They are always symptomatic

They are only found on the outermost layer of the cervix

They have a fibrovascular core (correct)

They are cancerous

What is a common cause of cervical polyps?

Chronic inflammation of the cervix (correct)

Hormonal imbalance

Vitamin deficiency

Genetic mutation

What is the definition of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)?

A bleeding pattern that does not correspond to the usual menstrual cycle criteria (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for developing AUB associated with endocervical polyps?

Chronic inflammation of the cervix (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate abnormal uterine bleeding?

Transvaginal ultrasound (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of collaboration in identifying areas for research related to abnormal uterine bleeding?

It fosters a collective approach to understanding the condition. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sources provides information on cervical polyps?

StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf and MSD Manual Professional Edition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the study by Fraser, Langham, and Uhl-Hochgraeber (2009)?

The impact of abnormal uterine bleeding on quality of life (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between endometrial polyps and abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB-P)?

Endometrial polyps are a cause of AUB-P (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key aspect of abnormal uterine bleeding?

It has a significant economic burden (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the article 'Cervical Polyps and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB-P): What is the relationship, how are they diagnosed and how are they treated?'?

The relationship between endometrial polyps and abnormal uterine bleeding (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recurrence rate of cervical polyps after removal?

One in eight (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complication of an endocervical polyp?

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can endocervical polyps disrupt the normal shedding of the uterine lining?

By preventing the normal shedding of the uterine lining (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible long-term complication of untreated endocervical polyps?

Cervical Stenosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why can cervical polyps lead to infertility?

Due to the blockage of the cervical opening (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a rare but possible complication of an endocervical polyp?

Polyp Torsion (D) Signup and view all the answers