Private cervical/endocervical polyp removal and laboratory analysis

Miss Pradhan and Miss Woodhead are able to remove cervical/endocervical polyps during a Gynae Scan and Consultation appointment and send the tissue off to our partner pathology laboratory for analysis.

Both are specialists in the diagnosis, testing, pathology and treatment of endometrial tissue abnormalities and polyps.

• Consultation and Scan £420
• Polyp Removal £150
• Biopsy/Polyp Laboratory Analysis £240

Polyps are usually benign (non-cancerous) but may cause symptoms or affect fertility, so Gynaecologists sometimes recommend removing them.

Endocervical polyp removal (also called cervical polypectomy) is a simple gynaecological procedure to remove a polyp growing inside the cervical canal (the endocervix). Most of these polyps are benign (non-cancerous), but they are usually removed to relieve symptoms and to send the tissue for laboratory testing.

An endocervical polyp is a small growth of tissue arising from the lining of the cervical canal (the passage between the uterus and vagina). They are often soft, red, or pink, and may be attached by a thin stalk.

Common symptoms:

• Bleeding between periods
• Bleeding after intercourse
• Abnormal vaginal discharge
• Bleeding after menopause
• Sometimes no symptoms at all

Miss Pradhan or Miss Woodhead will have you lied down on an examination bed at MUMS following consultation and ultrasound scan. A speculum will be inserted into the vagina to visualise the cervix. Polyp forceps will hold the base of the polyp whilst it is removed in a gentle twisting motion. Any bleeding will be stopped using a special solution.  The polyp will be sent to our partner laboratory for analysis.

Recovery is usually quick.

Common after-effects:

• Mild cramping
• Light vaginal spotting
• Brown or watery discharge for a few days to 2 weeks

Advice after removal:

• Avoid sex, tampons, or douching for 1–2 weeks.
• Avoid heavy exercise for about 1 week.

The procedure is very safe, but possible complications include:

• Infection
• Heavy bleeding
• Recurrence of polyps

Polyps are often found in the women undergoing fertility investigations and need to be removed. They often give rise to bleeding in between periods and are best diagnosed just after a period. Post-menopausal women with polyps present with bleeding and this must be investigated.

NHS waiting times can cause anxiety when all that you want and need is peace of mind, rapid access to diagnosis and treatment.

You can call us on 0121 704 2669 or book online.

We offer Gynaecology services – 6 days a week – Monday to Saturday.

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