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Framingham 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 Framingham * MetroWest Physicians Services  Edmon Jacobson MD  David Goldberg MD  David Goldberg MD  Henry Klapholz MD  Francisco J Reina MD  Southboro Medical Group Framingham  Southboro Medical Group  Middlesex Family Practice  Southboro Medical Group Ob/Gyn  Southboro Medical Group Ob/Gyn  Southboro Medical Group Ob/Gyn  Southboro Medical Group Ob/Gyn  Wellesley Womens Care  Womens Health Of Central MA  Womens Health Of Central MA  Womens Health Of Central MA  Womens Health Of Central MA  Caring For Women  Caring For Women  Weston Ob/Gyn Associates  Weston Ob/Gyn Associates  Lewis I Feder & Harold Ginsburg MD  Lewis I Feder & Harold Ginsburg MD  Womens Health Of Central MA  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Wellesley  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Wellesley  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Wellesley  Newton-Wellesley Ob/Gyn  Newton-Wellesley Ob/Gyn  Newton-Wellesley Ob/Gyn  Wellesley Womens Care  Newton-Wellesley Ob/Gyn  Wellesley Womens Care  Newton Wellesley Hospital MIGS  Women's Health Associates  Newton-Wellesley Ob/Gyn  Newton-Wellesley Ob/Gyn  Phillip D McCrary MD  Wellesley Womens Care  Newton-Wellesley Ob/Gyn  Newton Wellesley Hospital MIGS  Wellesley Womens Care  Wellesley Womens Care  AFA OB/GYN  Beth Israel Deaconess Women's Health  AFA OB/GYN  Beth Israel Deaconess Women's Health  Kramer Ob/Gyn  Jay W Hendelman MD  Kramer Ob/Gyn  Beth Israel Deaconess Women's Health  Kramer Ob/Gyn  Concord Ob/Gyn Associates  About Women by Women  About Women by Women  Concord Ob/Gyn Associates  About Women by Women  About Women by Women  Women's Health Associates  Concord Ob/Gyn Associates  About Women by Women  About Women by Women  Concord Ob/Gyn Associates  About Women by Women  Beata Kereszti MD  Swati R Chokalingham MD  Swati R Chokalingham MD  Sudha G Mehta MD  Spina Ob/Gyn  Fallon Medical Center Westborough  Woman Well  Dedham Medical Associates  Dedham Medical Associates  Dedham Medical Associates  Dedham Medical Associates  Women's Health Associates  Laurent Delli Bovi MD  Brigham Ob/Gyn Group  Brigham Ob/Gyn Group  Brigham Ob/Gyn Group  Brigham Ob/Gyn Group  Women's Health Associates  Brigham Ob/Gyn Group  Brigham Ob/Gyn Group  Brigham Ob/Gyn Group  Brigham Ob/Gyn Group  Reproductive Science Center  Parites Medical Group  Parites Medical Group  Caritas Medical Group  Lahey Medical Center Lexington Internal Medicine  Promila Mathur MD  Foxboro Center For Womens & Family Health  Foxboro Center For Womens & Family Health  Foxboro Center For Womens & Family Health  Foxboro Center For Womens & Family Health  Foxboro Center For Womens & Family Health  Fertility Solutions, P.C.  Fertility Solutions Framingham, MassachusettsUpcoming 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 Framingham
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