Cervical Dysplasia Center - Elgin, IL
Elgin 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 Elgin * Women's Wellness & Associates  Fox Valley Womens Healthcare  Fox Valley Womens Healthcare  Valley Ob/Gyn Associates  James L Pinto MD & Associates  Suburban Women's Health Specialists Ltd  Suburban Women's Health Specialists Ltd  Fox Valley Womens Healthcare  Fox Valley Womens Healthcare  Lake Barrington Womens Health Center PC  Lake Barrington Womens Health Center PC  Kenneth Noffsinger MD  James Stough MD  Comprehensive Women's Center  Fertility Centers Of Illinois  Comprehensive Women's Center  Prafulla K Koneru MD  Comprehensive Women's Center  H Gordon Davis, III MD SC  Kishore Lakhani MD  Northwest Associates for Women's Healthcare  Northwest Associates for Women's Healthcare  Northwest Associates for Women's Healthcare  Mercy Northwest Women's Group  Bharathi Rao MD  Dukane Obstetrics & Gynecology  Dukane Obstetrics & Gynecology  Dukane Obstetrics & Gynecology  Dukane Obstetrics & Gynecology  Advanced Ob/Gyn Associates  Advanced Ob/Gyn Associates  Robert Gallee DO & Associates  Robert Gallee DO & Associates  Barrington Ob/Gyn  Barrington Ob/Gyn  Daniel Pesavento MD  Barrington Health Care for Women  Barrington Ob/Gyn  Randy Zimmerman MD  DuPage Medical Group OB/GYN  Female Health Care Associates Ltd  Female Health Care Associates Ltd  DuPage Medical Group OB/GYN  Female Health Care Associates Ltd  DuPage Medical Group OB/GYN  DuPage Medical Group OB/GYN  Mariusz Koziol MD  DuPage Medical Group OB/GYN  Female Health Care Associates Ltd  Female Health Care Associates Ltd  DuPage Medical Group OB/GYN  Female Health Care Associates Ltd  DuPage Medical Group OB/GYN  Female Health Care Associates Ltd  DuPage Medical Group OB/GYN  Female Health Care Associates Ltd  Woman to Woman Ob/Gyn PC  Mercy Medical Center Crystal Lake West  Woman to Woman Ob/Gyn PC  Mercy Medical Center Crystal Lake West  Woman to Woman Ob/Gyn PC  Woman to Woman Ob/Gyn PC  Mercy Medical Center Crystal Lake West  Anthony C Stagno MD  Womancare PC  Womancare PC  Womancare PC  Womancare PC  For Women Only  Womancare PC  Crystal Lake Ob/Gyn  Fertility Centers Of Illinois  Trinkus & Goldberg MDs  Trinkus & Goldberg MDs  Trinkus & Goldberg MDs  Womancare PC  Womancare PC  Womancare PC  Womancare PC  Womancare PC  Womancare PC  Womancare PC  Womancare PC  Womancare PC  Glen Oaks Womens Healthcare  Glen Oaks Womens Healthcare  Glen Oaks Womens Healthcare  DuPage Obstetrics & Gynecology Inc  DuPage Obstetrics & Gynecology Inc  DuPage Obstetrics & Gynecology Inc  DuPage Obstetrics & Gynecology Inc  DuPage Obstetrics & Gynecology Inc  DuPage Obstetrics & Gynecology Inc  DuPage Obstetrics & Gynecology Inc  DuPage Obstetrics & Gynecology Inc  Fox Valley Womens Health Partners  Fox Valley Womens Health Partners  Fox Valley Womens Health Partners  Fox Valley Womens Health Partners  Fox Valley Womens Health Partners Elgin, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 Elgin
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