Do polyps (cervix) always need to be removed by forceps or do they sometimes twist/die, tear, and fall off?
They may fall off. They only need to be removed if they are causing spotting. – Francis L. Hutchins, Jr., M.D. While taking a pap smear my GP observed a 2mm polyp on my cervix. The gynecologist is recommending a D&C to make sure it is not hanging on a string from the womb. Is it necessary for me to have a D&C? Polyps are rarely cancerous and are frequently on a stalk. Causing them to retract back into the cervix. An office hysteroscopy would be more informative. Observation is also a possibility especially since the original observation could be incorrect – there may be no polyp. – Francis L. Hutchins, Jr., M.D.
