Dysplasia???

I just found out that I have cervical dysplasia on tuesday. It is not a cancer.. Its pre cancer. She will have to get cryosurgery which is where they freeze her cervix to freeze off the abnormal cells for her to have dysplasia and new non pre cancer cells ( healthy ones ) will come out. She will have to visit the doctor every 3-6 months and will not be able to have sex or basicly stick anything up in her for 3 weeks after the cryo.

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hpv is one of the most frequent causes of cervical dysplasia. In addition, cigarette smoking has been found to be a cause. Women who smoke concentrate the chemicals nicotine and cotinine into their cervix, which harms the cells. Men also concentrate these chemicals into their genital secretions, and can bathe the cervix with these chemicals during intercourse. Male partners of women with cervical dysplasia should not smoke. Some nutritional deficiencies also can cause cervical dysplasia. The national cancer institute recommends that women consume five servings of fresh vegetables or fruits each day. If you cannot do this, consider taking a daily multivitamin with antioxidants such as vitamin e or beta-carotene.

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aslo, has she had sex at a young age? Before 18? Had more than one sexual partner and doing it unprotected? I mean there are many many reasons but these are the most common.




I dont know does anyone else know anything else?

Tks goddess nita

I also have had cervical dysplasia. 4 months ago I had a leep procedure done which is where they knock you out and skim the top layer of pre cancer cells off. They can do it different ways. As the other lady said they can also freeze them. Before they do any of this they will biopsy a piece (1, 2 or 3 pieces) of the cervix to identify exactly what it is. There is also no guarantee that this will not come back. My twin also has it and it has come back several times.

Yes, hpv is the biggest cause of dysplasia. If not taken care of it may become cancer. If she smokes she should quit and take vitamens. They say that helps????

I just had my first pap since the surgery on the 14th. I am praying for normal results. I have not had normal results in three years. She must get it taken care of. Do not let her put it off.

Good luck to both of you.

I had 3 pieces taken off.. The second and the 3rd piece hurt the worst. They said it shouldnt of had hurt because the cervix has very little nerves but I was in tears. I still hear the sound of them taking the biospy and it makes me sick to my stomach. I had my crysurgery done and I fainted the first time they did it and the second time I also fainted but didnt. Its been 2 months since I had it done and now I am bleeding like I was again before I found out I had dysplasia but the bleeding is worse.. Let me note.. I am supposed to be on my period but uh yeah.. Its not normal. I am waiting for my results to come back as well to see if my pap came back normal or not. Im still going to have to go to the Dr. To see why I am bleeding thick, brown blood, good thing is it dont have a smell - not to be gross - I am also on the pill.. So its very much supposed to be a period. I hope I am okay..

I got my results back and they were normal. What a relief. I do have to go every six months though. I get nervous everytime I think about the crap.

I hated the biopsy more then the surgery. It was horrible. They took three from me too. I was bleeding real bad after that just for a bout three days. I know that I cramped like crazy. I think the biopsy is the worse thing that I have ever had to do. :(

i just pray that this would all just go a way. I am praying for you too.

Sadie :lol:

I am 33 now. Last year I was told I had displasia as well and I had the biopsy and the coneoptomy and they told me that it all came back normal and then I went for a pap and I found out that I had cervicle cancer and it was in my glands. I had to have a full hystorectomy. It was a learning experience for me. But I am happy now that it is done. I am still afraid that it is going to come back. I have herd that there is a blood test you can have that detects cancer cells in your body. I tell every woman that I know that when they have there paps done to ask for them to test for hpv. As it is a cause for cervical cancer. My heart goes out to all woman out there. I wish you the best with yours. Just take care of your self. Life is sweet enjoy it. :wink:

I just found out I have dysplasia and my doctor told me that there is no treatment for it. Were can I go to get it fixed? What will they do? How do they do it? Will it hurt? Please help me. :( :cry:

Hi. I wanted to reply to you as it is not true that there is no treatment for it. I was diagnosed with it first and the did a biopsy and then coneoptomy for mine. I wont say that it doesnt hurt it is very uncomfortable. They do not put you to sleep for it. They do how ever numb your insides and they go in a laser off a piece of the cervix to tect for cancer. After you will have some cramping and some black discharge. I highly recommend you get a new doctor a second opinion. Please have this done. If it wasnt forme seeing a new doct that decided to do my pap and ask for the hpv test I would have never known and the cancer would have spread deeper then it did. They were able to get it when I went to my glands. I had a hystorectomy. (no more periods) thats a good thing. Please if you want to email me and we can chat one on one my email is a mye.L.Lyles@citigroup.Com please feel free to email me when ever you want. This is a scary thing to go threw but you should know that you do have people that have been threw it (me) and I will talk to you about anything. :wink: keep your head up. I hope I hear back from you

Here are some treatments for it

treatment
treatment of cervical dysplasia depends on the severity, the presence of hpv, risk factors, and patient’s preference. For ascus and mild dysplasia (low-grade sil/cin i), the physician may perform hpv typing. If no virus or a low-risk strain is present, pap smears may be repeated at 4- to 6-month intervals because ascus and mild dysplasia often resolve without intervention.

If a high-risk strain of hpv is present, colposcopy and biopsy may be indicated and treatment depends on the results of the procedures.

High-grade lesions require treatment. There are several methods available to remove the abnormal tissue, including electrocauterization, cryosurgery, laser vaporization, and surgery.

Electrocauterization
loop electrosurgical excision procedure (leep) emits low-voltage, high-frequency radio waves through a thin loop of wire. Electrical current quickly and safely cuts away abnormal tissue. The procedure takes about 10 to 30 minutes and is performed in the doctor's office or as an outpatient in the hospital. Leep allows the removed tissue to be examined by a pathologist to ensure that the lesion was completely removed and provide an accurate assessment.

Cryosurgery and cryocauterization
these are relatively safe and simple procedures. In cryosurgery, the physician uses a carbon dioxide-cooled probe (called a cryoprobe) to freeze and kill abnormal cells. The tissue then sloughs off. It is performed in the physician's office. In cryocautery, an electric probe is used to cauterize the abnormal cells. These procedures do not allow abnormal tissue to be saved for pathological examination.

Laser vaporization or ablation
this procedure is performed in the hospital under general or local anesthesia. A laser is used to destroy abnormal surface cells. As with cryosurgery, it is impossible to obtain a specimen for pathologic examination. This procedure may cause less cervical scarring than cryosurgery. Cervical scarring makes the cervix more difficult to visualize.

Cone biopsy
this therapy is used to diagnose and remove abnormal tissue. A cone-shaped tissue sample is surgically removed from the cervix under general or spinal anesthesia in an operating room. The specimen is sent to a pathologist for detailed microscopic examination. If dysplasia is found, no further therapy is needed, provided all of the affected cells were removed. If cancer is found, additional treatments are indicated. The cone biopsy is usually performed for high-grade dysplasia, dysplasia that recurs, and suspected cancer.

Screening
the pap smear is used to screen for cervical changes. Although pap smears effectively reduce the incidence of cervical cancer, there is an ongoing debate about how often the test should be performed. Guidelines and recommendations vary.

A pap smear is recommended for all women when they reach the age of 18 or become sexually active, whichever occurs first. After that, a number of factors affect the frequency of screening. The american cancer society recommends that women who have three negative pap smears in 3 consecutive years may have them less often, depending on general health and sexual activity.

The nih consensus conference on cervical health recommends that pap tests can be done less often (after three consecutive negative results) if the patient is low risk. Low risk means no more than two lifetime sexual partners and a partner with no more than two lifetime partners. Most women should continue to have a yearly pap smear.

A history of cervical dysplasia, genital warts, hiv infection, and in utero des exposure may warrant pap smears at more frequent intervals. Women should discuss screening frequency with their physicians.

Prognosis

the prognosis for cervical dysplasia is excellent. About 70% of mild dysplasia cases resolve on their own, and most dysplasia is curable with proper treatment and follow-up.

Prevention

women can minimize risk for cervical dysplasia and reduce the chances of developing cancer by taking these preventative measures:

pap smear – a pap smear screens for changes in cervical tissue. Identifying dysplasia early may prevent it from developing into cervical cancer.
Avoid high-risk sexual behavior – practicing monogamy or limiting the number of sexual partners decreases exposure to stds, as does consistent use of condoms or other barrier methods. Sexual contact can transmit the hpv virus and condoms do not offer full protection against the virus. While hpv may cause genital warts, it often remains asymptomatic and undetected.
Smoking cessation – cigarette smoking is associated with changes in cervical cells.
Nutrition - the national cancer institute recommends that women consume 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits each day. Nutrients including beta carotene, folic acid, vitamin a, and vitamin c may protect against cervical dysplasia. Some experts recommend taking a multivitamin to ensure adequate intake of these vitamins.
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Hi girls, I too had dysplasia at the age of 23. I dont believe that having sex at an early age has anything to do with it because I never had sex until I was 21. I had to go in and have a colposcopy done and then a biopsy which caused me to go in shock. It was the most painful thing that I have ever had done. I dont ever want to have it done again! Anyways they removed the piece that was the dysplasia and I have had clean pap smears every 6 months since. Anyways I just wanted to let ppl know that having sex early has nothing to do with dysplasia. Good luck to everyone who has dysplasia , take care of yourselves :-)

I am 24 and worried I just found out that I have mild cervical cancer my doctor says that if he does crysurgery that it is a 95% chance it will kill the cells and that the cancer will not return. Is that true? I don't know if I should see another doctor or if I should trust what he said I have a appointment on the 23 that I am thinking about canceling becouse I don't know if there is something else that I can or should have done.

Hi t girl

was this confirmed by a biopsy? I had three biopsies done and it was virtually painless; no different than the routine exam.

Anyway, I had dysplasia when I was 24. I went in for day surgery and my doctor removed the affected areas while I was put under. I had no complications and the pain afterwards was just a mild cramping.

Over all, it was a simple, virtually painless procedure. Of course, this depends on the person...

If you have been confirmed, your best bet is to have the procedure. It's simple and if done now, you will be just fine. If you wait, it can spread and the more he has to remove, the harder it will be to carry a baby (if you are wanting children).

I am 31 and had an abnormal pap, hpv diagnosis, colposcopy with biopsy in 3 locations. It came back as cin I or mild dysplasia. The abnormal cells are not only on the surface of my cervix, but up inside. Therefore, my doctor is recommending I have a cone procedure to ensure the removal of all the dysplasia. Has anyone had to have a cone procedure for just mild dysplasia?

I am 31 and was diagnosed with severe cervical dysplasia and hpv in february. I had the leep procedure done at the beginning of march. My second pap was taken in june and the result came back positive - high grade dysplasia. I realised that official medicine is of little help and I can end up not being able to get pregnant if I have to go through another leep. My next step was to find out as much about dysplasia and what causes it as possible. My colposcopy was scheduled for july 18, so I had around three weeks to improve the situation. I followed the instructions given in the book by doctors john r. Lee and jesse hanley, what your doctor may not tell you about premenopause. I took 400 mcg of folic acid, 25-50 mg of vitamin b6, 800 mcg of b12, 10,000 iu of vitamin a, 400 iu of vitamine e. Plus, I introduced a lot of salads into my diet and completely excluded proccessed sugars and all vegetable oils exept for olive oil. Besides, I began to make fresh juces twice a day. Another thing i've been taking is beta-mannan food suplement.
The results of colposcopy came back negative, not even mild dysplasia. My doctor is confused because of such a difference in such a short period of time and asked me to come for another pap in september. I don't know what the next pap will show, but I do know that there are ways to change the situation for better. Good luck to everyone and you are welcome to ask questions because I keep on reading a lot about the ways to alternatively treat cervical dysplasia.

I had my surgery tuesday. I had the cone procedure/biopsy. It wasn't bad at all and the healing is really nothing. I think waiting for the results was the worst part. I got them back yesterday morning. It came back mild dysplasia-cin 1 and I am so relieved. They did the cone procedure to make sure they got it all because I had a positive ecc (endocervical curettage). I am celebrating this weekend. Also, i've heard so much about that beta-mannen and I am going to look into that. It sounds like a miracle drug! Thanks!

Crystal

Hey, i'm 17 years old, and a few months ago I found out that I had hpv with moderate cervical dysplasia. I have had the works (pap to biopsy), and now, tomarrow, it's time for surgery...Electrocauterization! They're gunna put me under anistesia, and cut away my abnormal tissue and send it to the lab to be sure it isn't cancer yet. I was just wondering, how painful is this? Thanks, write back!

Well, I had the cone procedure with anesthesia and it really was nothing. I've heard cauterization is easier than cone. I wouldn't worry. You will have some cramping and bleeding after, but to be honest, I didn't even need pain killers. It was really simple. The worst part for me was waiting for the results. But chances are you caught it early. Especially if the pap and biopsy said moderate dysplasia.

Hi my name is jannet,i found out a few months ago,after I lost my baby that I have mild dysplasia.I went too my doctor today to do the biopsy but during the procedure he found were the cell are located,so instead I am going the freezing .I am styill scared,idont get it at all is there anyone with problem like mine.