Definition of Cervical polyps:

Cervical polyps are fingerlike growths on the lower part of the uterus that connects with the vagina (cervix).

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

The cause of cervical polyps is not completely understood. They may occur with:

• An abnormal response to increased levels of the female hormone, estrogen
• Chronic inflammation
• Clogged blood vessels in the cervix

Cervical polyps are common, especially in women over age 20 who have had children. Polyps are rare in young women who have not started their period (menstruation).

Most women have only one polyp, but some women have two or three.