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What Causes Heavy Periods
Health Encyclopedia: Cervical Polyps
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Abnormal vaginal bleeding - After intercourse
- After douching
- Between periods
- After
menopause
- Abnormally heavy periods (
menorrhagia ) - White or yellow mucous discharge (leukorrhea)
Polyps may not cause symptoms.
Signs and tests
A pelvic examination reveals smooth, red or purple, fingerlike projections from the cervical canal. A
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