Cervical Dysplasia Center - Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City * Madison Street OB/Gyn  Captial Region Ob/Gyn Associates  Captial Region Ob/Gyn Associates  Jefferson City Medical Group  Jefferson City Ob/Gyn  Jefferson City Ob/Gyn  Women's Clinic of Jefferson City  Women's Clinic of Jefferson City  Women's Clinic of Jefferson City  Missouri Ob/Gyn Associates  Missouri Ob/Gyn Associates  Fertility & Cryobiology Clinic  Maternal Fetal  Missouri Ob/Gyn Associates  Missouri Ob/Gyn Associates  Missouri Ob/Gyn Associates  William M Grant MD  Women's Wellness Center  Women's Wellness Center  Womens Health Associates Inc  Michael L Burks MD  Michael L Burks MD  Womens Health Associates Inc  Womens Health Associates Inc  Womens Health Associates Inc  Donald C Patterson MD  Womens Health Associates Inc  Womens Health Associates Inc  Womens Health Associates Inc  Womens Health Associates Inc  Womens Health Associates Inc  Womens Health Associates Inc  Womens Health Associates Inc  Womens Health Associates Inc  Mexico Professonal  Mexico Professonal  Womens Health Consultants  Timothy Isakson MD  Karrie A Cunningham MD  St Johns Clinic Rolla  Bay Point Maternity & Womens Health  Lake Area Women's Center  Lake Area Women's Center  Mona H Afrassiab DO  Jack Childress MD  Jack Childress MD  Terry L Thrasher MD  Lebanon Ob/Gyn  Lebanon Ob/Gyn  Missouri Baptist Sullivan Medical Office  Bothwell Ob/Gyn Associates  Bothwell Ob/Gyn Associates  Women's Health & Surgical Center  Marshall Family Practice  Washington Womens Health Care  Washington Womens Health Care  Washington Womens Health Care  Washington Womens Health Care  Tri-County Women's Healthcare  Tri-County Women's Healthcare  Brian A Andrews MD  Midwest Ob/Gyn  St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Midwest Ob/Gyn  St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Midwest Ob/Gyn  St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Women's Health Care Inc  Winghaven Womens Care Inc  Women's Health Care Inc  Women's Health Care Inc  Women's Health Care Inc Jefferson City, MissouriUpcoming Local Events2012-06-07
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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 Jefferson City
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