Cervical Dysplasia Comes in Mild and Severe Forms

Cervical dysplasia is characterized by abnormal cell growth in the cervix, which is indicative of pre-cancer or cancer. Mild or “moderate” cervical dysplasia progresses slowly and can heal of its own accord if early intervention is taken and the condition is detected through regularly scheduled PAP Smears. However, severe or “high-grade” cervical dysplasia is very aggressive and leads to cancer very quickly, which leaves a very bleak picture for the woman who does not display a symptom or two of the condition prior to her annual PAP Smear. Obviously, the sooner cervical dysplasia is diagnosed, the less chance it has of developing into cancer.

Surgical Removal for Severe Cervical Dysplasia is the Only Recourse

Because often times there are no symptoms of cervical dysplasia, by the time a woman goes for her annual PAP Smear, the cervical dysplasia virus has progressed to a severe state, leaving surgical removal the only alternative. That is why it is so important for women to get an annual PAP Smear to detect any signs of cervical dysplasia while still in its mild stage. Lifestyle, especially sexual behavior, radically affects a woman’s chance of contracting HPV, the virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer. Mindful lifestyle changes will radically reduce the chances of contracting cervical dysplasia.

Lifestyle Change and Treatment of Cervical Dysplasia

Knowing the risk factors can help with the prevention of cervical dysplasia. The following are a list of precautions to take for the prevention of cervical dysplasia:

• Abstaining from multiple sex partners
• Practicing safe sex with condoms
• Avoiding smoking cigarettes
• Getting a PAP Smear annually
• Getting tested regularly for STDs
• Getting tested for HIV

While there is no guarantee of preventing cervical dysplasia, an annual PAP Smear is clearly the best course of action, as the condition can be detected early on and arrested. Pregnant women have a better chance of getting cervical dysplasia diagnosed than women who are not pregnant. During pregnancy women are more likely to have early prevention of cervical dysplasia due to the fact that pregnant women get PAP Smears more often than women who are not pregnant. However, pregnancy places stress on a woman’s body. The stress of pregnancy weakens a woman’s immune system, making it easier for the virus to produce abnormal growth cells.

The Cause of Cervical Dysplasia is Unknown

Doctors are reluctant to attribute one cause for cervical dysplasia. Research has shown that the cause of cervical dysplasia is not known, but there are certain factors that contribute to cervical dysplasia, among them practicing unsafe sex – which can lead to HPV. Certain lifestyle behaviors greatly increase the risk of contracting cervical dysplasia such as practicing unsafe sex which can lead to STDs such as genital warts. Research has also shown a direct correlation between cervical dysplasia and HPV (a virus which is the cause of warts on genitals and the cause of cervical cancer). Poor dietary habits lacking in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene, and Vitamin C are also contributing factors to cervical dysplasia. Ultimately, the best courses of action to take to prevent cervical dysplasia are to practice safe sex, incorporate a diet high in complex carbohydrates, exercise and getting an annual PAP Smear.

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