How to Cope With Cervical Dysplasia

Cervical dysplasia, also sometimes referred to as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, is not a specific condition or diagnosis; it refers only to the development of some abnormal cells on your cervix. If you have been told that you have cervical dysplasia, know that most forms of dysplasia do not develop into cancer, and that further testing is necessary to determine what your risks are, if any. Even if cervical dysplasia is found to be potentially dangerous, effective treatments are available.

Instructions

Coping with Cervical Dysplasia

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  Ask your doctor to explain your diagnosis to you. As the person who performed the examination, she is the person most able to describe to you what the findings of tests indicate and what further steps need to be taken.

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  Undergo further testing as recommended by your gynecologist. According to the Mayo Clinic, this may include an HPV (human papillomavirus test) and a colposcopy, during which a magnifying device is used to better see the abnormal cells found during your pap smear. Attend follow-up visits scheduled to track cervical dysplasia.

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  Have a biopsy if recommended by your doctor. The results of a biopsy can better help your doctor understand the type of cervical dysplasia you have developed and can allow her to recommend appropriate treatments to you.

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  Use available medical treatments to resolve issues arising from the development of cervical dysplasia. If cancer or precancerous areas are discovered, these can be treated early on.