Nabothian cysts and polyps may also turn acetowhite ... wide band of acetowhite staining around the cervical os, touching the squamocolumnar junction. There is mild acetowhite staining of the ...

Cervical polyps are very common indeed and, as you say, they can interfere with taking a smear test. A polyp is no more than an overgrowth of one small area of the lining of the cervix.

Cervical polyps are not uncommon, and as long as the smear test comes back normal, simple polyps are usually removed in the clinic without need for further delay. The gynaecologist will wish to ...