{"id":1311,"date":"2022-08-26T09:42:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T09:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/?p=1311"},"modified":"2022-08-26T09:42:40","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T09:42:40","slug":"what-is-cervical-dysplasia-cervical-dysplasia-symptoms-causes-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/what-is-cervical-dysplasia-cervical-dysplasia-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Cervical Dysplasia? Cervical Dysplasia Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cervical dysplasia is a medical condition that refers to the precancerous and abnormal cells in and around a female patient&#8217;s cervix. Even though the presence of this condition does not mean that a patient has cancer, the cells can potentially lead to cancer when left untreated. Because of this, it is imperative to learn more about the dysplasia of the cervix, its symptoms, potential treatment methods, and the general outlook.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whenever in doubt, we recommend consulting professionals at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>New Age Women&#8217;s Health<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Make sure to speak with a licensed professional for expert diagnosis and proper treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, what is cervical dysplasia, and what are its most common symptoms? Moreover, what are the most effective treatment methods you can consider? Check it out below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is Cervical Dysplasia?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As mentioned, cervical dysplasia refers to a condition when there are atypical or precancerous cells in and around a female&#8217;s cervix. The lower part of the uterus is called the cervix, and the vagina opens up into it. Typically, a doctor can detect cervical dysplasia via a pap test or a pap smear. If a pap smear comes back abnormal, biopsies of the cervix are then needed to confirm the diagnosis of cervical dysplasia. Patients with this condition may have mild, moderate, or severe abnormal changes in their cells. Remember, if you have cervical dysplasia, it does not mean that you have cervical cancer. Unfortunately, if the precancerous cells are left untreated, further complications may arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1313 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/What-Is-Cervical-Dysplasia.jpg\" alt=\"Consultation of a Gynecologist, Doctor and Woman Patient Is Talking in a Gynecological Office\" width=\"1000\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/What-Is-Cervical-Dysplasia-200x116.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/What-Is-Cervical-Dysplasia-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/What-Is-Cervical-Dysplasia-400x233.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/What-Is-Cervical-Dysplasia-600x349.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/What-Is-Cervical-Dysplasia-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/What-Is-Cervical-Dysplasia-800x466.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/What-Is-Cervical-Dysplasia.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are the Cervical Dysplasia Symptoms?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unfortunately, cervical dysplasia does not cause any symptoms. Therefore, it can easily go undetected. It is very important to undergo routine pap smear tests and to see your OBGYN doctor regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Causes Dysplasia of the Cervix?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The leading cause of cervical dysplasia is HPV or the Human papillomavirus. HPV is the most common STI (sexually transmitted infection) in the United States. The number of HPV viruses is over 200; out of these, around 40 affect a person&#8217;s genitals. While this may sound scary, do not forget that most types of HPV are at low risk for illnesses such as cancer. That said, HPV types categorized as &#8220;high risk&#8221; include types 16 and 18. These cause around 70 percent of all cervical cancers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Besides HPV, here are some other factors that could boost your chances of having precancerous cells:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having sex before the age of 18<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Multiple sexual partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having an illness that lowers the immune system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Taking medicines that lower the immune system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chewing or smoking tobacco<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoiding the use of condoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Giving birth before the age of 16<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not getting the vaccine for HPV<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Is Dysplasia of the Cervix Diagnosed?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In most cases, cervical dysplasia is detected during a routine pap smear test. To perform the test, the professional will swab your cervix and collect samples of the cells. Next, the doctor will send the cells to a laboratory for analysis. You may need to wait up to three weeks for the laboratory to process the test and give you the results. The results of the test can be normal, inconclusive, or abnormal. If the results are normal, you should adhere to the recommendations for regular examinations. Women with inconclusive results do not necessarily have cervical dysplasia. Sometimes, women may have a simple infection in the vagina or the cervix. In other cases, the doctor may want to repeat the pap test. Diagnosis and further action will vary depending on the patient&#8217;s medical history and age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, abnormal test results will indicate dysplasia of the cervix. Usually, if the pap smear is abnormal, they type of abnormality will be one of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Atypical squamous cells or atypical glandular cells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High-grade SIL or HSIL<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Low-grade SIL or LSIL<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High-grade SIL could indicate moderate to severe abnormality, whereas low-grade refers to mild abnormality. If your pap smear test is one of the above abnormalities, a colposcopy may be recommended. During a colposcopy procedure, biopsies of the cervix are performed in the office in order to obtain a larger sample for official diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the biopsy performed during a colposcopy reveals cervical dysplasia, it is referred to as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or CIN. The different types of CIN include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CIN I or mild dysplasia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CIN II or moderate dysplasia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CIN III or severe dysplasia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Usually, CIN I can be watched by performing another pap smear in one year. Moderate or severe dysplasia, either CIN II or CIN III, may require a further procedure called a LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure). A LEEP is when a moderate or severe abnormality is removed from the cervix. This procedure is usually performed in an OBGYN office under local anesthesia but can be performed under general anesthesia if necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1314 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/How-Is-Dysplasia-of-the-Cervix-Diagnosed.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor or Psychiatrist Consulting and Diagnostic Examining Stressful Woman Patient on Obstetric - Gynecological Female Illness\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/How-Is-Dysplasia-of-the-Cervix-Diagnosed-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/How-Is-Dysplasia-of-the-Cervix-Diagnosed-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/How-Is-Dysplasia-of-the-Cervix-Diagnosed-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/How-Is-Dysplasia-of-the-Cervix-Diagnosed-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/How-Is-Dysplasia-of-the-Cervix-Diagnosed-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/How-Is-Dysplasia-of-the-Cervix-Diagnosed-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/new-age-womens-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2022\/08\/How-Is-Dysplasia-of-the-Cervix-Diagnosed.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can I Prevent Cervical Dysplasia?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The good news is that there are a few easy ways to avoid and prevent cervical dysplasia. One of the best ways to do this is to get vaccinated with the HPV vaccine. According to the findings, the HPV vaccine is a proven way to lower the risk of getting the illness. However, the vaccine will not entirely prevent dysplasia of the cervix. Always talk to your doctor to find out if you meet every criterion for the HPV vaccine. For maximum results, boys and girls between 9 and 26 should get vaccinated before having sex for the first time. That said, vaccination is possibly helpful up to the age of 45. Discuss your options with a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other steps that you can take to reduce the risk of developing precancerous cells include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoiding smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using a condom whenever engaging in sexual activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Getting the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hpv\/parents\/vaccine-for-hpv.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HPV vaccine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (if you are between 9 and 26)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What Are My Treatment Options for Dysplasia of the Cervix?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The degree of abnormal cells and the patient&#8217;s medical history will determine the best treatment method. If you are dealing with severe or moderate cases of the condition, you may need immediate treatment. Your options include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cryosurgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LEEP or loop electrosurgical excision procedure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Surgery for abnormal cell removal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Can I Live With This Condition?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even when diagnosed with this condition, it does not interfere with your daily life. Make sure to receive early diagnosis and treatment. Always follow a doctor&#8217;s recommendations for the earliest detection. Unfortunately, even when treated, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/familydoctor.org\/condition\/cervical-dysplasia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">you may have this condition again<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in the future<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Book an Appointment Today<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose the best professionals in the industry and receive expert guidance today. 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