Cervical Dysplasia Center - Durham, NC
Durham 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 Durham * Duke University Medical Center Obstetrics & Gynecology Dept  Duke University Medical Center Obstetrics & Gynecology Dept  DUMC Obstetrics & Gynecology  Duke University Medical Center Obstetrics & Gynecology Dept  DUMC Obstetrics & Gynecology  DUMC Gynecologic Oncology  DUMC Obstetrics & Gynecology  Duke UMC  DUMC Gynecologic Oncology  Duke University Medical Center OB/GYN  Duke University Medical Center Obstetrics & Gynecology Dept  Durham Ob/Gyn  Durham Ob/Gyn  Durham Ob/Gyn  Durham Ob/Gyn  Durham Ob/Gyn  Health Alliance Durham Women's Clinic  Health Alliance Durham Women's Clinic  Health Alliance Durham Women's Clinic  Health Alliance Durham Women's Clinic  Health Alliance Durham Women's Clinic  Health Alliance Durham Women's Clinic  Harris & Smith Ob/Gyn PA  Harris & Smith Ob/Gyn PA  Harris & Smith Ob/Gyn PA  Harris & Smith Ob/Gyn PA  Harris & Smith Ob/Gyn PA  Harris & Smith Ob/Gyn PA  Duke Fertility Center  Duke Fertility Center  Eastowne Ob/Gyn  Duke Womens Health Associates  Duke Womens Health Associates  Duke Womens Health Associates  Duke Womens Health Associates  Duke Womens Health Associates  Duke Womens Health Associates  Duke Womens Health Associates  Chapel Hill Fertility Center  Womens Health Alliance  Womens Health Alliance  Womens Health Alliance  Womens Health Alliance  Womens Health Alliance  Womens Health Alliance  UNC Physicians & Associates  UNC Maternal Fetal Medicine  UNC Womens Primary Healthcare  UNC Gynecologic Oncology  Anna Marie Connolly MD  Reproductive Endocrinology  UNC Womens Primary Healthcare  UNC Maternal Fetal Medicine  UNC Womens Primary Healthcare  UNC Womens Primary Healthcare  University of North Carolina  UNC Maternal Fetal Medicine  UNC Womens Primary Healthcare  University of North Carolina  UNC Maternal Fetal Medicine  Reproductive Endocrinology  University of North Carolina  UNC Womens Primary Healthcare  Women's Health Alliance Capital Area Ob/Gyn  Women's Health Alliance Capital Area Ob/Gyn  Women's Health Alliance Capital Area Ob/Gyn  Women's Health Alliance Capital Area Ob/Gyn  Women's Health Alliance Capital Area Ob/Gyn  Physicians For Women  Physicians For Women  Carolina Gynecology  Carolina Conceptions  Carolina Conceptions  Carolina Gynecology  Marjorie E Merod MD  Benton S Satterfield MD  Atrium Ob/Gyn  Atrium Ob/Gyn  Blue Ridge Ob/Gyn Associates  Blue Ridge Ob/Gyn Associates  Blue Ridge Ob/Gyn Associates  Atrium Ob/Gyn  Atrium Ob/Gyn  Blue Ridge Ob/Gyn Associates  Atrium Ob/Gyn  Raleigh Ob/Gyn Centre PA  Wilkerson OB/GYN  Centre Obstetrics & Gynecology PA  Centre Obstetrics & Gynecology PA  Raleigh Ob/Gyn Centre PA  Raleigh Ob/Gyn Centre PA  Wilkerson OB/GYN  Centre Obstetrics & Gynecology PA  Mid Carolina Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Alan Holton Ob/Gyn  Wilkerson OB/GYN  Centre Obstetrics & Gynecology PA  Mid Carolina Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Centre Obstetrics & Gynecology PA  Mid Carolina Obstetrics & Gynecology PC Durham, North CarolinaDurham is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the county seat of Durham County and also extends into Wake county. It is the home of Duke University and North Carolina Central University, and is also one of the vertices of the Research Triangle area (home of the Research Triangle Park). Upcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 Durham
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