Recommendation Zinc"The rapidly dividing cells of the cervix require zinc for replication..."
Recommendation Beta-Carotene"Recent evidence suggests that beta-carotene (in doses of about 25,000 IU per day) and/or vitamin C may reverse or reduce the risk of cervical dysplasia..." Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)"Recent evidence suggests that beta-carotene and/or vitamin C may reverse or reduce the risk of cervical dysplasia..."
change in the growth, number, and shape of cervical cells of the uterus that, if severe, may progress to cancer
The Condition"When abnormal cells are found on the cervix the condition is called dysplasia..." Related Topic"...While dysplasia itself does not cause health problems, it is considered to be a precancerous condition..." Recommendation Vitamin Folic Acid"...deficiency in the world, and quite common in women who are pregnant or taking oral contraceptives, it is probable that many abnormal cytological smears reflect folate deficiency rather than "true" dysplasia..." Recommendation Vaginal Depletion Pack"...It is effective in most cases of minor cervical dysplasia..."
A disease of the membrane that covers the cervix. It is often considered to be pre-cancerous and should be treated.
Abnormal growth of the cells of the cervix. It is detected through a Pap smear. Women with cervical dysplasia are generally recommended to have repeat Pap smears to make sure the changes do not progress to precancerous changes.
Recommendation Vitamin Folic Acid" Folic Acid in high doses of 10 to 50mg per day have been used successfully to return Pap smears to normal..."
a condition in which cells of the cervix of the uterus become dysplastic or abnormal in appearance
Changes that occur in the cells on the surface of the cervix that usually precede the stages of cancer.
cervical cells that are abnormal in appearance. An abnormal tissue growth on the cervix that may progress to cancer if not treated in time. Cervical dysplasia is detected through a Pap smear.
condition in which cells in the cervix have undergone precancerous changes. It is detected by a Pap smear; treatment can prevent it from progressing to cervical cancer.
Women only. Abnormal tissue growth in the narrow lower or outer end of the uterus. This can lead to cervical cancer
Cervical dysplasia describes cells in the lining of the cervix that have changed in appearance. The more severe the cervical abnormality, the more likely it is that cervical cancer could develop in the future.
Abnormalities in the cells of the cervix. These abnormalities can eventually lead to cancer.
Abnormality in the size, shape, and organization of adult cells of the cervix. Often a precursor lesion for cervical cancer. Studies indicate an increase in prevalence of cervical dysplasia among women living with HIV. Additional studies have documented that a higher prevalence is associated with greater immune suppression. HIV infection also may adversely affect the clinical course and treatment of cervical dysplasia and cancer.
The abnormal growth of cervical cells, usually with no symptoms, linked to a sexually transmitted disease called human papillomavirus (genital warts). Mild cases of dysplasia usually resolve on their own, while more severe cases require surgical removal of abnormal cells.
precancerous condition of the cervix (neck of the uterus).
Abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix, classified as either mild (70% of cases fall into this category; the cells regress on their own), moderate, or severe, or as class 1, 2 or 3. While dysplasia itself does not cause health problems, it is considered to be a precancerous condition. Left untreated, dysplasia sometimes progresses to an early form of cancer known as cervical carcinoma in situ, and eventually to invasive cervical cancer.
Recommendation Vitamin A"Vitamin A at 75,000 IU per day for 2 months or until Pap smear results improve, then 25,000 IU per day as a maintenance dose..."
The Condition"...Lifestyle and nutritional factors that appear to play a prominent role in the etiology of cervical dysplasia and carcinoma include: early age of first intercourse; multiple sexual partners; Herpes simplex type 2 and papilloma viruses (HPV); lower socio-economic class; smoking; oral contraceptive use; and many nutritional factors..."
The Condition"...If the patient has a class IV Pap, proper treatment of cervical dysplasia involves first ascertaining if carcinoma in situ is present..." Related Topic"...Left untreated, dysplasia sometimes progresses to an early form of cancer known as cervical carcinoma in situ, and eventually to invasive cervical cancer..." Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)"...Inadequate vitamin C intake is an independent risk factor for the development of premalignant cervical disease and carcinoma in situ..."
A term describing pre-cancerous changes to the cells lining the cervix.
Cervical dysplasia refers to a medical condition of the cervix in which squamous cells on the surface of the cervix undergo a premalignant transformation. This abnormal growth (dysplasia) may lead to the development of cervical cancer if left untreated. Cervical dysplasia can be diagnosed by a biopsy of the cervix.