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)?

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

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

<p>Chronic inflammation of the cervix (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Transvaginal ultrasound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which of the following sources provides information on cervical polyps?

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>It has a significant economic burden (A)</p> 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?'?

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

What is the recurrence rate of cervical polyps after removal?

<p>One in eight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complication of an endocervical polyp?

<p>Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Cervical Stenosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can cervical polyps lead to infertility?

<p>Due to the blockage of the cervical opening (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Polyp Torsion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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