What is the difference between mild and moderate dysplasia?

Mild cervical dysplasia sometimes resolves without treatment, and may only require careful observation with follow up Pap tests. But moderate to severe cervical dysplasia usually requires treatment to remove the abnormal cells and reduce the risk of cervical cancer.

How serious is mild dysplasia?

In most cases, mild dysplasia resolves on its own and doesn’t become cancerous. Your doctor may recommend follow-up in a year to check for additional changes. If you have severe dysplasia (CIN II or III), your doctor may recommend treatment, such as surgery or other procedures to remove the abnormal cells.

What is a moderate dysplasia?

Definition. A morphologic finding indicating the presence of moderate cellular atypia associated with moderate architectural changes in a tissue sample. [

Can moderate dysplasia heal itself?

Most mild cases will clear up without treatment. Your doctor may suggest getting a pap test every 6 to 12 months, instead of every 3 to 5 years. But if the changes don’t go away or get worse, treatment will be needed. Instances of moderate or severe cervical dysplasia could require immediate treatment.

Does mild dysplasia mean I have HPV?

No. You have to have HPV to develop cervical dysplasia. But having HPV doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll develop cervical dysplasia. It’s unknown why some people develop cervical dysplasia after being infected with HPV while others don’t.

Is mild dysplasia precancerous?

Cervical dysplasia is the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix. Considered a precancerous condition, it is caused by a sexually transmitted infection with a common virus, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

How serious is cervical dysplasia?

Severe dysplasia is the most serious form of cervical dysplasia. It’s not cancer, but it has the potential to become cancer. It doesn’t usually cause symptoms, so it’s almost always discovered during routine screening.

Does mild dysplasia affect fertility?

Treatment does not affect your fertility. If possible, check with your doctor or specialist before becoming pregnant to make sure you are up to date with your screenings. This way, you can have any necessary treatment beforehand.

Is dysplasia always caused by HPV?

You have to have HPV to develop cervical dysplasia. But having HPV doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll develop cervical dysplasia. It’s unknown why some people develop cervical dysplasia after being infected with HPV while others don’t. Some high-risk strains of HPV and the duration of the infection may play a role.

What causes mild dysplasia?

What is the best treatment for cervical dysplasia?

If your doctor determines that you have a high grade cervical lesion, he or she may advise you to have the lesion removed. The two most common methods of removing cervical lesions are by procedures called a LEEP or Cold Knife Cone. Both procedures are quick and typically have a quick recovery time.

Can I still get pregnant if I have HPV?

When left untreated, many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can lead to infertility. However, HPV shouldn’t affect your ability to conceive. Although you may have heard that HPV can lead to fertility problems, that’s generally not the case. Some strains of HPV can increase the risk of cervical cancer.