Question 1

what is cervical dysplasia?

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Definition/causes: Cervical dysplasia = abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix that are seen underneath a microscope.
Causes: most are due to the human papilloma viruses (hpv). Other risks = giving birth before age 16, smoking, immune difficiency, multiple sexual partners, and having sex before age 18 etc.. Increase your risk of cervical dysplasia..
Consult your doc...
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Question 2

whats cervical dysplasia mean?

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Precancerous cells: Dysplasia of the cervix are cells which are showing cellular changes consistent with pre-cancerous lesions. They are graded as low-grade (atypia or cin-1) or high-grade (cin 2, 3, or carcinoma in situ). Low grade cells can be followed while high grade lesions need to be identified (colposcopy) & removed (leep or cone biopsy).

Question 3

could cervical dysplasia ever be cured?

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Yes: There are a number of treatment options for cervical dysplasia including cryotherapy, laser therapy, and excisional therapies.  Some can be done in the doctor's office and some are done as outpatient surgeries.  Which one is best depends on the degree of dysplasia, your age, whether you've completed child-bearing etc.

Question 4

what are the causes of cervical dysplasia?

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HPV: The overwhelming majority of cervical dyplasia is caused by hpv (human papilloma virus). Hpv is a virus transmitted sexually. Most cases of hpv will resolve on their own but some cases will persist and lead to precancerous (dysplasia) changes in the cervix. Some cases of cervical dysplasia can progress to cervical cancer so proper follow up with your doctor is key.

Question 5

how is cervical dysplasia typically treated?

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Several methods: Cervical dysplasia can be treated by a cone biopsy or leep procedure (in which a small portion of the cervix is removed), or sometimes by laser or cryotherapy(freezing), both of which destroy the abnormal cells but do not remove the area for further examination. There is good evidence that the hpv vaccines can decrease the risk of developing dysplasia in the first place.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of cervical dysplasia?

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No symptoms: There are no symptoms that go along with cervical dysplasia/abnormal pap smears leading to precancerous cells of the cervix. This is why having an annual pap smear done is so important. It allows early precancerous changes in the cervix to be diagnosed and treated. Hpv vaccination is recommended for all men and women between 9-26 years old to prevent this problem.

Question 7

what are the main symptoms of cervical dysplasia?

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Usually none: A pap smear is the way most dysplasias are found.  Typically there are no symptoms.  If one gets regular pap smears starting at age 21 and every 2-3 years thereafter, dysplasia should be caught early.  Occasionally you may present with bleeding at weird times or after intercourse or have a watery discharge.  This is more worrisome if one has neglected pap test.

Question 8

what happens if cervical dysplasia is left untreated?

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Nothing good: Cervical dysplasia is what is called a pre-cancerous condition; it's not cancer, but there is a risk that it will develop into cervical cancer. Managing it depends on the degree of the dysplasia, and it is really important that you continue to follow-up with your doctor to prevent it from progressing. The earlier you treat these lesions, the easier they are to control!

Question 9

what is cervical dysplasia? what can you do to treat it?

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PRE-cancer: Dysplasia refers to abnormal cells on the cervical surface that can progress to cancer if ignored. It is usually caused by a virus called HPV. These can be seen under a microscope when a pathologist looks at a biopsy and can be suggested by an abnormal Pap smear.  If the dysplasia is "low grade" it may go away on its own. If "high grade" you need treatment by surgery, laser or freezing the area.

Question 10

can you be completely cured from acute cervical dysplasia?

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Yes: You can be cured by watchful waiting if careful monitoring is practiced and your immune system is good enough.  If the problem progresses, there are several simple surgical treatments which are effective.

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