Question 1

is mild dysplasia or cervical dysplasia considered a form of std?

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YES: Most likely, yes.  The most common cause for this dysplasia is hpv, with at least have of all dysplasia caused by that virus. This is spread as an std with at least 80% of all women positive for hpv by age 50 years. Having one std, of course, means you are at risk to have attained another, so get it checked out.

Question 2

if someone has been diagnosed with cervical dysplasia, should she get tested for std?

Accepted Answer

YES: The most common cause for this dysplasia is hpv, with at least have of all dysplasia caused by that virus.  This is spread as an std with at least 80% of all women positive for hpv by age 50 years.  Having one std, of course, means you are at risk to have attained another, so get it checked out.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: cervical dysplasia?

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Abnormal cells: Abnormal looking cells of the cervix which may or may not be pre-malignant.

Question 7

what are the causes of cervical dysplasia besides hpv?

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Depends on multiple: Factors.  Hpv accounts for about 80% of cervical cancers.  Other risk factors for cancer and by extension for dysplasia are age at first intercourse, number of partners, smoking and genetic predisposition.

Question 8

if i have cervical dysplasia, could it definitely progress to cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It definitely could progress to cancer.  Fortunately, it usually doesn't.  Nonetheless, because it could, it is imperative that you be followed with repeat paps and biopsies until it goes away or that you be treated to make it go away (and then be followed to make sure it has).

Question 9

how could my doctor diagnose cervical dysplasia?

Accepted Answer

Pap smear and biopsy: The pap smear is a good screen to suggest that atypical cells or dysplastic cells are present.  Because the pap is performed blindly, it doesn't always show the worst cells.  The most exact way to diagnose dysplasia is by doing a colposcopy (looking at the cervix with a microscope after treating with a vinegar solution) and then doing a small biopsy of the abnormal areas.

Question 10

i had a miscarriage. could it be due to cervical dysplasia?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Most women  with cervical  dysplasia  will carry  their babies to term.  There is little evidence  that  is will cause a miscarriage.
Dsyplasia  is  usually  managed  expectantly  during  pregnancy meaning  that  colposcopy is performed   and biopsy if indicated, and treatment  may be indicated  after  the delivery.

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