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My pap smear test revealed i have cervical dysplasia which is low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. i tested positive for hpv and due to that my doctor has recommended llets biopsy. is this the right treatment or is it drastic?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: The info you provides says you have what is a pre-cancerous lesion on your cervix. The biopsy procedure itself can remove those cells or show that a more extensive procedure be done to remove them. This is the way you avoid progression to actual cervical cancer.

Answered 5/26/2019

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A member asked:

My pap smear test revealed i have cervical dysplasia which is low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. i tested positive for hpv and due to that my doctor has recommended llets biopsy. is this the right treatment or is it drastic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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