Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek urgent or emergency care for very heavy bleeding, fainting, severe weakness, trouble breathing, severe pelvic or abdominal pain, or signs of shock such as confusion and cold, clammy skin.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact a clinician promptly if:
Bleeding continues, returns, or becomes heavier after removal
Bleeding occurs after menopause
There is new bleeding during pregnancy
Discharge becomes foul-smelling
Pelvic pain, fever, or worsening cramps develop
Bleeding after sex keeps happening
You have not received an expected pathology result
During pregnancy, urgent assessment may also be needed for heavy bleeding, severe pain, dizziness, or fainting.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Attend any recommended appointment to discuss abnormal findings, continued symptoms, or additional testing.
Routine follow-up is appropriate when recovery is going as expected.
Continue cervical screening on the schedule recommended for your age, health history, and previous test results.
A previous benign polyp does not remove the need for screening.
The article also says
Ask when the pathology result should be available and how it will be communicated.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Cervical polyps. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.