Tag: HPV infection

Understanding the Impact of Cervical Intraepithelial Carcinoma: Insights

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– The main cause of Cervical Intraepithelial Carcinoma (CIN) is an infection called the human papilloma virus (HPV).
– There are over 100 types of HPV, some of which can affect the cervix.
– Types of HPV that cause abnormal cell changes in the cervix are called high-risk HPV.
– The body’s immune system usually gets rid of the HPV infection naturally and there are often no symptoms.
– In some cases, the immune system does not clear the infection and the virus can stay in the body for a longer time.
– If the cervix is affected by HPV for a prolonged period, it can cause damage that may eventually develop into CIN.
– HPV is very common and most people are infected with it at some point, regardless of sexual orientation or relationship status.
– HPV can still affect individuals who have not been sexually active for years.
– The virus can live on the skin around the whole genital area and can easily be transmitted through any type of sexual contact, including skin-to-skin genital contact or sharing sex toys.
– Using a condom or other barrier contraception may reduce the risk of HPV infection, but it does not provide complete protection.

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Discovering the Causes and Treatment of Cervical Squamous Cell Dysplasia: Empowering Women Through Knowledge

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– Regular pelvic examinations are important for women aged 21 and over.
– A Pap smear is a test to detect cervical cancer or abnormal cells.
– Cervical cells become abnormal before turning into cancer, providing an opportunity for early detection.
– The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
– During a Pap smear, cells are gently scraped from the cervix and sent to a lab for examination.
– Abnormal Pap smear results may require further testing, such as a colposcopy.
– Testing for HPV infection, the virus that can cause cervical cancer, may also be necessary.
– If diagnosed with cervical cancer, additional tests will determine the stage and appropriate treatment.
– Treatment options depend on factors such as the stage of cancer, tumor size, age, general health, and desire for future children.
– Treatment can involve surgery, freezing or burning abnormal tissue, radical hysterectomy, radiation, or chemotherapy.
– Pap smears are not 100% accurate, and a small number of cervical cancer cases may be missed.
– Follow-up Pap smears are important for detecting changes in time for treatment.
– Cervical dysplasia is typically diagnosed during a routine pap test.
– Results of the pap test can be normal, inconclusive, or abnormal.
– Inconclusive results do not indicate cervical dysplasia and may require a repeat pap test.
– Abnormal results are known as cervical dysplasia or squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL).
– Further testing, such as a colposcopy, may be needed to determine the severity of cell changes.
– Biopsies taken during a colposcopy can help identify abnormal areas and are not very uncomfortable.
– Cervical dysplasia found on a biopsy is called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).
– CIN is categorized into three levels: CIN I (mild dysplasia), CIN II (moderate to marked dysplasia), and CIN III (severe dysplasia to carcinoma in situ).
– An HPV test can be done at the same time or separately from the pap test to detect the presence and type of HPV.

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