Cervical Dysplasia Center - Methuen, MA
Methuen 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 Methuen * Ali Mobayen MD  Andover Ob/Gyn  Andover Ob/Gyn  Andover Ob/Gyn  Andover Ob/Gyn  Marie C Lemonnier MD PC  Michel M Lirette MD  Michael J Grossman MD  Women's Health Care  Women's Health Care  Dover Women's Health, P.A.  Women's Health Care  Women's Health Care  Women's Health Care  Women's Health Care  Women's Health Care  Women's Health Care  Northern Essex Ob/Gyn Associates  Northern Essex Ob/Gyn Associates  Northern Essex Ob/Gyn Associates  Winchester Hospital Family Medical Ctr  Merrimack Valley Ob/Gyn Inc  Nonnie M Estella MD  John C Hughes MD  Carlos A Madrid MD  Vijaya Swamy MD PC  Northern Middlesex Women's Healthcare  K David Kang MD  Greater Lowell Ob/Gyn  Essex County Ob/Gyn Associates Inc  Essex County Ob/Gyn Associates Inc  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Ob/Gyn  Chelmsford Ob/Gyn PC  Chelmsford Ob/Gyn PC  Chelmsford Ob/Gyn PC  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Ob/Gyn  A Womans Place  Edgardo A Garcia-Trias MD  Woman Health Ob/Gyn  Woman Health Ob/Gyn  Woman Health Ob/Gyn  Woman Health Ob/Gyn  Woman Health Ob/Gyn  Chelmsford Family Practice  Dowd Medical Associates  Dowd Medical Associates  Fertility Solutions, P.C.  Fertility Center of New England Inc  Fertility Center of New England Inc  Burlington Ob/Gyn Associates  Burlington Ob/Gyn Associates  Winchester Women's Healthcare  Burlington Ob/Gyn Associates  Winchester Ob/Gyn Associates  Winchester Ob/Gyn Associates  Winchester Ob/Gyn Associates  Winchester Ob/Gyn Associates  Lahey Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  Lahey Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  Harvard Vanguard Womens Health  Lahey Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  Harvard Vanguard Womens Health  Harvard Vanguard Womens Health  Harvard Vanguard Womens Health  Women's Healthcare Associates PC  Women's Healthcare Associates PC  Women's Healthcare Associates PC  Winchester Hospital Hematology/Oncology  Beth Israel Deaconess Women's Health  Beth Israel Deaconess Women's Health  Ana-Cristina Vasilescu MD  Caring for Women  Stuart G Pesin MD  Lexington Ob/Gyn Associates  Womens Healthcare of New England  Jeanne M Kilp MD  Franklin B Waddell MD  Mitchell Zager MD  Reproductive Science Center  Evolve Women Health  Women's Healthcare Associates PC  Lahey Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  North Shore Medical Dental Center  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  Mitchell S Rein MD  North Shore Physicians  Lahey Medical Center Lexington Internal Medicine  North Shore Womens Center PC  Mount Auburn Ob/Gyn & Midwifery Associates  Ellen M Guthrie MD  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Medford  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Medford  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Medford  Ell Pond Medical Associates  Bernard Logan MD  Matthias G Muenzer MD  Vasant M Thacker MD & Neelam Thacker MD  Vasant M Thacker MD & Neelam Thacker MD Methuen, 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 Methuen
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