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Allentown Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors for Cervical DysplasiaType of Physician: Obstetrician-Gynecologist What is a Obstetrician-Gynecologist? A certification by the Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology; practitioners provide medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders, to the extent that it distinguishes them from other physicians. This training enables them to serve as consultants to other physicians and as primary physicians for women. Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Common Name: Ob/Gyn or Ob-Gyn Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors in Allentown * Center for Womens Medicine  Garry C Karounos MD  John B Kucharczuk MD  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  Lehigh Valley Women's Medical Specialites  Lehigh Valley Women's Medical Specialites  Lehigh Valley Women's Medical Specialites  Lehigh Valley Women's Medical Specialites  Valley Ob/Gyn  Valley Ob/Gyn  Valley Ob/Gyn  Valley Ob/Gyn  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  Connie Tan Yen MD  College Heights OB/GYN Associates  College Heights OB/GYN Associates  College Heights OB/GYN Associates  College Heights OB/GYN Associates  College Heights OB/GYN Associates  Bonnie E B Osterwald MD PC  College Heights OB/GYN Associates  College Heights OB/GYN Associates  College Heights OB/GYN Associates  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  Lehigh Valley Womens Health Care Alliance Ltd  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  M Bruce Viechnicki & Associates PC  Lehigh Valley Womens Health Care Alliance Ltd  Howard K Horne, MD  John R Hratko MD PC  St Luke's Ob/Gyn Associates  St Luke's Ob/Gyn Associates  Christmas City Ob/Gyn Associates  St Luke's Ob/Gyn Associates  St Luke's Ob/Gyn Associates  A Woman's Place  A Woman's Place  Ob/Gyn Care Associates of St Luke's  Ob/Gyn Care Associates of St Luke's  Ob/Gyn Care Associates of St Luke's  Tirun Gopal MD  St Lukes Center for Advanced Gynecologic Care  St Lukes Family Practice  St Lukes Family Practice  St Lukes Family Practice  Grandview Medical Practice Ob/Gyn  Grandview Medical Practice Ob/Gyn  Grandview Medical Practice Ob/Gyn  Grandview Medical Practice Ob/Gyn  Grandview Medical Practice Ob/Gyn  Caring For Women OB/GYN PC  Caring For Women OB/GYN PC  John H Kim MD  Nancy J O'Donnell MD  Brighton Ob/Gyn  Brighton Ob/Gyn  Easton Area Obstetrics & Gynecology  Easton Area Obstetrics & Gynecology  LPC Radiologogists  Stoneridge Ob/Gyn  Stoneridge Ob/Gyn  Stoneridge Ob/Gyn  Stoneridge Ob/Gyn  Stoneridge Ob/Gyn  Dr Makhija & Associates  Dr Makhija & Associates  Chester Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology  WHCG of PA Healthcare For Women Only Division  WHCG of PA Healthcare For Women Only Division  Rosedale Women's Care PC  Women's Healthcare PC  Women's Healthcare PC  Womens Health Care Group of PA Valley Forge Ob/Gyn Division  Womens Health Care Group of PA Valley Forge Ob/Gyn Division  Womens Health Care Group of PA Valley Forge Ob/Gyn Division  Womens Health Care Group of PA Valley Forge Ob/Gyn Division  Womens Health Care Group of PA Valley Forge Ob/Gyn Division  Womens Health Care Group of PA Valley Forge Ob/Gyn Division  Womens Health Care Group of PA Valley Forge Ob/Gyn Division  Womens Health Care Group of PA Valley Forge Ob/Gyn Division  Women's Associates for Health Care  Women's Associates for Health Care  Women's Associates for Health Care  Women's Associates for Health Care  Center For Womens Health  Center For Womens Health  Center For Womens Health  Center For Womens Health  Mercy Women's Health Care  Doylestown Women's Health Center  Doylestown Women's Health Center  Doylestown Women's Health Center  Doylestown Women's Health Center  Doylestown Women's Health Center  Abington Ob/Gyn Associates  Abington Ob/Gyn Associates Allentown, PennsylvaniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Cervical DysplasiaRead the Cervical Dysplasia article » What is cervical dysplasia?Cervical dysplasia refers to the presence of precancerous changes of the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix, the opening to the womb (uterus). The term dysplasia refers to the abnormal appearance of the cells when viewed under the microscope. The degree and extent of abnormality seen on a tissue sample (such as a Pap smear) was formerly referred to as mild, moderate, or severe dysplasia. In recent years, this nomenclature has been replaced by two newer systems. These systems are based upon changes in the appearance of cells visualized when smears of individual cells (cytological changes) or tissue biopsies (histological changes) are reviewed under a microscope.
These classification systems will be further discussed below.
What causes cervical dysplasia?Cervical dysplasia is caused by infection of the cervix with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Although there are over 100 HPV types, a subgroup of HPVs have been found to infect the lining cells of the genital and reproductive tract in women. HPV is a very common infection and is transmitted through sexual contact; over 75% of sexually active women are thought to acquire the virus at one point or another. It is believed that over 6 million people become infected with HPV every year in the US, and approximately 50% of those infected are between the ages of 15 and 25. Most infections occur in young women, ... Recommended Reading Related to Cervical DysplasiaSexually Transmitted Diseases in Men (STDs in Men) » What are STDs and how can their spread be prevented?Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are transmitted during any type of sexual exposure, including intercourse (vaginal or anal), oral sex, and the sharing of sexual devices, such as vibrators. In the professional medical arena, STDs are referred to as STIs (sexually transmitted infections). This terminology is used because many infections are frequently temporary. Some STDs are infections that are transmitted by persistent and close skin-to-skin contact, including during sexual intimacy. Although treatment exists for many STDs, others currently are usually incurable, such as HIV, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and HHV-8. Furthermore, many infections can be present in, and be spread by, patients who do not have symptoms. The most effective way to prevent the spread of STDs is abstinence. Alternatively, the diligent use of latex barriers, such as condoms, during vaginal or anal... Read the Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Men (STDs in Men) article » Other Related Cervical Dysplasia ArticlesEmergency Contact for Allentown
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