Cervical Dysplasia Treatments ~ Expectations (prognosis):
With early identification, adequate evaluation; treatment; and careful, consistent, follow-up; nearly all cervical dysplasia can be cured. Without treatment, 30% to 50% cases of cervical dysplasia may progress to invasive cancer. Cervical Dysplasia Treatments ~ Complications:
Recurrence may present upon subsequent Pap smear.
Cervical Dysplasia Treatments ~ Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are a woman who is sexually active, or are aged 20 or older, and have had no prior pelvic examination and Pap smear. Call for an appointment with your health care provider if a subsequent Pap smear has not been obtained at recommended intervals of:
- Every year initially
- For women up to age 35 or 40: every 2 to 3 years after having three negative, consecutive annual Pap smear tests and a single sexual partner or no sexual partner
- Every year for women over age 35 or 40
- Every year for women who have had multiple sexual partners
- Every year for women who are taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
- Every 6 months for women who have a history of HPV ( genital warts
)
- Every year for women who were prenatally exposed to DES
The frequency recommended by your health care provider after an abnormal Pap smear or prior dysplasia.
Source: ThirdAge - Adam - Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical Dysplasia Evaluation and Treatment
- Introduction to the Guide. By Laura Dolson.
iEmily.com, health and wellness site for girls
- Cervical` Dysplasia: A Problem You Shouldn't Ignore.ÿ Includes information on treatment and prevention.
Health Central: Cervical dysplasia
- Definition, cause, prevention and treatments.
Treatment of Cervical Dysplasia
- Detailed site on cervical dysplasia treatments from MJ Bovo, M.D.
ThirdAge, Inc. - Cervical dysplasia - Treatment
- Treatment and prognosis information.
Cervical Dysplasia Treatments ~ General Links
Management of Anal and Cervical Dysplasia in Men and Women
- A lecture by Joel M. Palefsky, MD Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Medicine, UCSF.
Lakewood Pathology Associates: Prevention of Cervical Dysplasia
- Prevention of cervical dysplasia and cancer requires knowledge.
Alternatives in Gynecology - Cervical Dysplasia
- View illustrations and diagrams of this precancerous condition. Research the methods of detecting and diagnosing cervical dysplasia.
Cervical Dysplasia - WomensHealthChannel
- Overview and risk factors of cervical dysplasia.
Women's Health: Cervical Dysplasia
- Basic information including description, risks, and when to call your doctor.
Cervical Dysplasia Treatments ~ More Research Studies
Dr. Joe Glickman, Jr. has compiled a number of excellent research studies that should be of interest to anyone wanting to learn more about cervical dysplasia treatments. Dr. Glickman has written medical textbooks that have been used to train medical students for over 20 years. His ability to simplify information is very helpful. Be sure to check out www.health-science-report.com
which is a compilation of Dr. Glickman's research over the past 10 years.
