Cervical Dysplasia

Cervical Dysplasia

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What is Cervical Dysplasia?

Cervical dysplasia is an abnormal benign or pre-malignant (or precancerous) change that occurs in the cells of the cervix. Cervical dysplasia or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is asymptomatic. Left undiagnosed or untreated, cervical dysplasia can progress to cervical cancer. Worldwide, cervical cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer death in women.

Many women do not know that they have been in contact with human papilloma virus (HPV) or that they have it. A Pap smear often detects abnormal cervical cells that are caused by HPV (symptoms such as warts are exhibited in only one person in 100 with HPV). Even if HPV is not noted on the Pap smear, there is an 80-90% chance that you have the HPV virus if you have ever been diagnosed with any type of cervical dysplasia.

How is it diagnosed?

Cervical dysplasia is usually diagnosed through gynaecological examination and Pap smears. It is confirmed by the finding of abnormal cells on biopsy of the cervical lesion, and is generally regarded as a precancerous lesion.

There are three types of cervical dysplasia (also cervical intraepithelial neoplasia): mild (CINI), moderate (CINII), and severe (CINIII). Mild dysplasia is by far the most common.

Risk Factors

Have the Herpes type II virus

Have contracted the human papilloma virus

Smoke

Use the oral contraceptive pill

Have had multiple sex partners

Have a vitamin and mineral deficiency, especially folic acid

Had intercourse before the age of 18

Gave birth before the age of 22

Had a poor diet.

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Summary

Traditional and integrated medical treatments work best when there is focus on all the co-factors of cervical dysplasia. Although using a condom may somewhat lower the risk of contracting HPV (associated with almost all cervical dysplasia), HPV can be transmitted between sexual partners even if a condom is used. Eat a well-balanced diet, including adequate protein and fruits and vegetables.

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