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Cervical dysplasia is a precancerous lesion that, if left alone, may develop into squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. The vast majority of cases are associated with infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18. Infection with HPV is a sexually transmitted infection; some virus types are associated with cancer (eg, types 16 and 18), while others just cause genital warts (eg, types 6 and 11). Cervical dysplasia is due to a viral infection. The virus is HPV, and leads to cellular changes in the cervix. Untreated, these changes can either go away on its own or in some cases lead to Cervical cancer.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoAs long as it is caught early, a favorable outcome is highly probable. There are certain categories of atypical pap results, ranked in order from least concerning to most:
Reactive (Simple fungal or bacterial infection)
ASC-US (Could be a low grade, or could be reactive)
Low Grade (A low risk HPV infection)
ASC-H (A possible high risk HPV infection, or could be reactive)
AGCUS (Possible glandular involvement. Not enough evidence)
High Grade (High risk HPV infection)
Carcinoma in Situ (Stage right before cancer)
Squamous Cacinoma or Adenocarcinoma (Cancer of cervix)
It is important to know that many women have atypical pap results ranging from ASC-US to High Grade. Adequate screening for HPV infection via the PAP test and HPV test can greatly reduce the risk of developing cancer.
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∙ 13y agoThe most important recent development related to prevention of cervical dysplasia is the positive outcome of clinical trials of a vaccine against HPV.
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∙ 13y agoThe best preventive measure against uterine cancer is an annual pelvic examination and Pap test.
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How is cervical dysplasia diagnosed?
The most common method for diagnosing cervical dysplasia is the Pap smear
Why smoking increase the risk of cervical cancer?
Smoking can't cause cervical dysplasia. However, smokers with cervical dysplasia have more severe disease than nonsmokers.
What does it mean if you have HPV and Cervical Dysplasia?
Cervical dysplasia means that there are abnormal cell in the cervix. They are not cancer but show signs of becoming cancerous.
What treatment options are available to treat cervical dysplasia?
If cervical dysplasia is confirmed by a second smear test then treatments can include a cone biopsy. If the dysplasia is more severe then cryogenic treatment may be required..
Can you have 1 partner and still get dysplasia?
Yes, you can have cervical dysplasia even if you've only had one partner.
What is the medical condition cervical dysplasia?
Dysplasia is the abnormal growth of the epithelial cells. This is what a Pap smear will detect in the cervix.
What tests detect minimal cervical dysplasia?
Papanicolaou Test
What is the purpose of cervical cryotherapy?
Cervical cryotherapy is a standard method used to treat cervical dysplasia, meaning the removal of abnormal cell tissue on the cervix.
How do doctors treat cervical dysplasia?
For severe or chronic cases of dysplasia, allopathic treatment seeks to remove or destroy abnormal cells on the cervix.
What are the pros and cons of the HPV vaccine?
The advantages of the HPV vaccine are protection against cervical cancer and cervical dysplasia. Avoiding the treatment of these conditions can preserve fertility. The cons are the discomfort of the shot, which is much less than the discomfort of cancer and dysplasia treatment.
Can you still have cervical cryotherapy if you are 1 month pregnant?
According to my gynecologist, they will wait to treat any cervical dysplasia until after delivery, as it can be risky to your pregnancy.
Is vaginal dysplasia cancer?
No it is not. Dysplasia means abnormal changes to the cells. Most mild vaginal/cervical dysplasia regresses back to normal on its own. Others need to be watched to make sure it doesnt go to a high stage or possibly cancer.
