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Precancerous Changes of the Cervix - Cervical Dysplasia
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
- Attribution
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the condition?
Early dysplasia can usually be treated with one of the following:
For more serious cases of cervical dysplasia, the abnormal tissue may be removed surgically. Options for surgical removal include the following:
What are the side effects of the treatments?
During cryotherapy, women often feel cramping and pelvic discomfort. For about a month afterward, they have a great deal of watery vaginal discharge.
Laser surgery or LEEP can cause the following:
Possible side effects and complications of hysterectomy are as follows:
What happens after treatment for the condition?
A woman may be advised to refrain from using tampons, having sexual intercourse, or douching for a period of time following a procedure to treat cervical dysplasia.
How is the condition monitored?
Women who have been treated for dysplasia should be closely followed with pelvic exams and Pap smears. During the first year after any treatment, Pap smears should be done every 3 to 4 months. In the second year, the schedule is every 6 months. Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.