Question 1

i have an reactive squamous metaplasia and chronic cervicitis. bad?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: What were your pap and hpv results?  Continue to have regular pap testing.  Neither squamous metaplasia nor chronic cervicitis in themselves have immediate serious consequences.

Question 2

what does it mean, transformation zone and squamous metaplasia with reactive changes. acute and chronic cervicitis?

Accepted Answer

Follow-up: Rapid rate of metaplastic change within the transformation zone is a significant risk factor for the development of low grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL).  This is often caused by an HPV infection that often goes away on its own. However because the transformation zone of the cervical epithelium is recognized as the site of origin of precarcinoma &amp; carcinoma this should be followed.

Question 3

what is myometrial adonomyosis with squamous metaplasia and chronic cystic cervicitis was told this was a diagnosis after hysterectomy.?

Accepted Answer

Common and benign : Adenomyosis is when benign endometrial stroma and glands are found in the smooth muscle wall which is abnormal. This can cause irregular periods in bleeding but usually is not apt cause severe symptoms. Squamous metaplasia is a benign and fairly normal process with the endocervical glands merge to the squamous mucosal with a transitional area. It is not uncommon to have chronic inflammation in this area it is not particularly worrisome.

Question 4

diagnosed with  squamous metaplasia w/ chronic cervicitis and positive hpv last yr. do u think this would develop into cancer within a yr ?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: It usually takes 5-30 years for such changes to progress to cancer.  Regular medical follow-up catches these before they become dangerous, so if you follow your doctor's advice, you needn't worry. Speak with the doctor caring for the problem and follow her or his advice about follow-up exams and testing.

Question 5

squamous papilloma & intestinal metaplasia with moderate degree of chronic gastritis. please explain? malignant? curable? chances of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not cancer now: These changes are common in gastritis. Not malignant but may want to depart endoscopy in about a year.

Question 6

pap came bak as squamous metaplasia w/chronic cervicitis w/ no infection nor dysplasia. dr. told me to come back after yr. should i worry about it?

Accepted Answer

No, follow doctor's: advice. There is no need to worry, but you do need to get repeat PAPs as your doctor advised. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 7

can squamous metaplasia turn into cancer in a yr ? im worried

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Metaplasia is a change from normal but it does not necessarily lead to cancer in most people. A small percentage of such lesions can change into cancer but it 
 typically takes many(&gt;5-10) years.

Question 8

hi, can you please explain if a coploscopy finding is immature squamous metaplasia with reactive changes, is this is cance; do i need a cone biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Seems like..: The findings are positive.
Seems like you need a biopsy, and there is no reason to panic.  This is not a procedure that is major, and you can know what is really happening and treat it accordingly

Question 9

is cryosurgery a treatment for chronic endocervicitis ?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it can be used as a surgical treatment for chronic endocervicitis.

Question 10

does bv cause chronic endocervicitis ?

Accepted Answer

: Good question. They are associated -- that is, BV and cervicitis often occur together. However, whether or not one causes the other isn't known. Sometimes successful treatment of BV is followed by improvement in cervicitis.

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What is myometrial adonomyosis with squamous metaplasia and chronic cystic cervicitis was told this was a diagnosis after hysterectomy.?

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Diagnosed with squamous metaplasia w/ chronic cervicitis and positive hpv last yr. do u think this would develop into cancer within a yr ?

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Squamous papilloma & intestinal metaplasia with moderate degree of chronic gastritis. please explain? malignant? curable? chances of cancer?

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Pap came bak as squamous metaplasia w/chronic cervicitis w/ no infection nor dysplasia. dr. told me to come back after yr. should i worry about it?

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Can squamous metaplasia turn into cancer in a yr ? im worried

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Hi, can you please explain if a coploscopy finding is immature squamous metaplasia with reactive changes, is this is cance; do i need a cone biopsy?

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Is cryosurgery a treatment for chronic endocervicitis ?

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