Cervical Dysplasia Center - Florissant, MO
Florissant 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 Florissant * Serenity Women's Healthcare  Serenity Women's Healthcare  Serenity Women's Healthcare  Hamid A Hosseini MD  LRVS Medical LLC  Chinda V Rojanasathit MD  Vernon L Johnson MD  Peoples Health Center  Associates In Womens Healthcare  T Joseph McCaffrey MD PC  Mercy Ob/Gyn  Aaron J Pile MD & Leslie A Scott MD  Aaron J Pile MD & Leslie A Scott MD  Josiah O Ekunno MD  Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Center  Genesis Ob/Gyn Inc  Hahn Ob/Gyn Associates  Hahn Ob/Gyn Associates  Advanced Ob/Gyn Services  Gateway Ob/Gyn  Gateway Ob/Gyn  Gateway Ob/Gyn  Bellerive Ob/Gyn Ltd  Genesis Ob/Gyn Inc  Frantz A Pierre MD  Hahn Ob/Gyn Associates  Genesis Ob/Gyn Inc  Women's Care Gyn Inc  Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Center  Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Center  Women to Women Health Care  Women to Women Health Care  Women to Women Health Care  Overland Medical Center  Balanced Care for Women  Balanced Care for Women  Balanced Care for Women  Ob/Gyn Associates  Women?s HealthPartners, Inc.  Women?s HealthPartners, Inc.  Ob/Gyn Associates  Ob/Gyn Associates  Ob/Gyn Associates  Women's Healthcare Consultants  SSM St Marys Health Center  Comprehensive Health Center at Homer G Phillips  SLU Care OB/GYN  Bellevue Internal Medicine  SLU Care OB/GYN  SLU Care OB/GYN  Gateway Women's Health  SLU Care OB/GYN  SLU Care OB/GYN  SLU Care OB/GYN  SLU Care OB/GYN  SLU Care OB/GYN  SLU Care OB/GYN  SLU Care OB/GYN  SLU Care OB/GYN  Washington University Ultrasound & Genetics  Washington University Ultrasound & Genetics  Washington University Ultrasound & Genetics  Washington University Ultrasound & Genetics  Washington University Maternal Fetal Medicine  Washington University Gynecologic Oncology  Washington University Gynecologic Oncology  Washington University Maternal Fetal Medicine  Washington University Maternal Fetal Medicine  Washington University Gynecologic Oncology  Washington University Gynecologic Oncology  Washington University Maternal Fetal Medicine  Washington University Maternal Fetal Medicine  Washington University Ultrasound & Genetics  Washington University Gynecologic Oncology  Washington University Gynecologic Oncology  SSM St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Jean A Thomas MD  Washington University Maternal Fetal Medicine  Washington University Maternal Fetal Medicine  Boonslick Medical Group Inc  St Louis Children's Hospital  Washington University Maternal Fetal Medicine  Washington University Reproductive Medicine  Washington University Reproductive Medicine  Boonslick Medical Group Inc  Washington University Reproductive Medicine  Boonslick Medical Group Inc  Carlos Maitz MD  James E Belcher MD  Consultants in Women's Healthcare Inc  West End Ob/Gyn  West End Ob/Gyn  New Ballas OB/GYN Inc  Washington University Ob/Gyn Consultants  Sher Institute St Louis  Womens Health Specialists of St Louis LLC  Womens Health Specialists of St Louis LLC  Professionals in OB/GYN Inc  Family Care Health Center  Washington University Ob/Gyn Consultants Florissant, MissouriUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 Florissant
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