Cervical polyps are very common indeed and, as you say, they can interfere with taking a smear test. A polyp is no more than an overgrowth of one small area of the lining of the cervix.

Clinical characteristics, cervical cytological result, and polyp histological result of patients in the latter 2 categories were compared. Conclusions. Patients with D polyps were younger and had ...

The two types of polyps that can cause bleeding are: Cervical polyps, which develop on the lining of the cervix Uterine polyps, which develop on the inner wall of the uterus. When you see your ...

Source: Focus Medica. An abnormal clump of cells that grow inside the body. The causes of polyps are Inflammation, excess estrogen, a cyst or a tumor. Symptoms depend on the location of the polyp.

Hi Dr Danny I wonder if you can help me. I have been diagnosed as having a polyp on my cervix - which is making it difficult to take a smear.

using the keywords polyp, cervical, or endocervical. A total of 6,436 specimen reports from 5,782 unique patients were retrieved. Of these, 266 patients had denied research authorization ...