Cervical polyp removal is generally not a painful procedure and many women find the procedure painless. However you may experience some abdominal pain, similar to period cramps. These should settle down quickly afterwards.
When treating larger polyps, a local anaesthetic is used to numb the area before a heated wire loop is used to remove them. You may experience cramps during the procedure as the local anaesthetic won’t prevent these.
If you find that you are experiencing lingering abdominal pain after your cervical polyp removal, then this can be treated with over-the-counter painkillers.