What is mild dysplasia?
The term "dysplasia" concerns abnormal cellular changes of the cervix. Mild dysplasia is the least serious stage and means that female uterine cervical cells are slightly unusual. Other terms for mild dysplasia include a low -degree intraepithelial lesion and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, grade 1. If it is untreated, mild dysplasia can advance to more serious stages and even cervical cancer over 10 years.
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is almost always the cause of cervical dysplasia. HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection that usually passes through vaginal or anal sex. Some HPV types may cause genital warts and other types can lead to cervical dysplasia.
The woman does not experience any symptoms with mild dysplasia. Symptoms usually do not develop until dysplasia takes place and becomes cancer, and it is therefore essential for women to have regular papanicolau tests. PAP tests, as commonly called, can detainEmpty the uterdekical dysplasia and allows timely intervention if necessary.
In most cases, mild dysplasia disappears on its own and a woman may not need any treatment. After being detected, the doctor may determine the severity and decide whether treatment is necessary. The physician often planned a woman for more frequent PAP tests to monitor further cell changes. Some women with mild dysplasia are subject to colposcopy, a medical procedure that allows the doctor to examine the uterine cells in more detail. During this procedure, the doctor may take a tissue sample for biopsy.
If dysplasia proceeds, there are several treatment options. The physician can use the Excision (Leep) loop procedure to remove abnormal tissue. With cryosurgia or cryocauterization, the doctor uses the Cryoprobe to freeze and kill abnormal cells. Another possibility is laser ablation, which is when the doctor is using the laser to kill abnormal uterine cells.
women who were sexually active before age 18 years, had more sexual partners or gave birth 16 years ago, at a greater risk of developing cervical dysplasia. It is more likely that women with a suppressed immune system and for those who smoke. A woman can reduce her risk by practicing monogamy and using condoms during sexual intercourse, which will help reduce the risk of HPV infection. Women aged 9 to 26 may also be vaccinated against some HPV types.
The forecast for women with mild dysplasia is excellent. Many cases are solved by themselves and the cases that persist can be treated early before progressing to cervical cancer. Women should have routine PAP tests for successful detection and prevention.