BC Advantage - 2023 Issue 3

Cervical Dysplasia: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Summary: Mild cervical dysplasia usually resolves on its own but should be monitored as it can progress to moderate or severe dysplasia, which, if not treated, could become cancerous.Gynecologic diseases involve the female reproductive system and include benign and malignant tumors, pregnancy-related diseases, infection, and endocrine diseases. Cervical dysplasia or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a common gynecological problem in which abnormal or precancerous cells develop in and around the cervix. The main cause of cervical dysplasia is the human papillomavirus virus (HPV) which spreads through sexual contact. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

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