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Diagnosed with a polyp on cervix which has been bleeding for a month solid. i have to wait 2 months to be removed. can symptoms escalate?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Beeding : Cervical polyps cause irregular bleeding but not much else. 2 months seems like a long time to wait for something as easy as a poly removal. Unless it is really big most can be removed in the office in seconds. Don't be afraid to ask for an earlier appointment.

Answered 6/3/2017

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A member asked:

Diagnosed with a polyp on cervix which has been bleeding for a month solid. i have to wait 2 months to be removed. can symptoms escalate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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