Cervical Dysplasia Center - Palmdale, CA
Palmdale 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 Palmdale * Leonard S Kurian MD  Leonard S Kurian MD  The Women's Clinic  The Women's Clinic  High Desert Medical Systems  The Women's Clinic  Jackson C Fu MD  Dietmar A Habeck MD  Samy F Farid MD  Ramin Samadi MD  Hartford Iwata & Schori MDs  Hartford Iwata & Schori MDs  ObGyn Medical  ObGyn Medical  ObGyn Medical  Kerri Parks MD  Hartford Iwata & Schori MDs  Kerri Parks MD  ObGyn Medical  Babatunde Eboreime MD  Olive View Medical Center  Olive View Medical Center  Olive View Medical Center  Olive View Medical Center  Olive View Medical Center  Jonathan Tam MD  Serra Community Medical Clinic  Serra Community Medical Clinic  NE Valley Health Corp  Alice Frausto MD  Kathleen L Kornafel MD  Robert Ozaki MD  NE Valley Health Corp  David Ahdoot MD  Josephine W Hall MD FACOG  Geronimo Rodriguez MD  Kaiser Permanente Ob/Gyn  John A Artenos MD Inc  Reproductive Health Center  Michael Frields MD  Ray N Iskander MD  Hyuk P Kim DO  Selena Anne Lantry MD Inc  Bryan Jick MD  Henneberg Macer Myers Matsuda & Sirott MDs  Bryan Jick MD  Joseph Li MD  Henneberg Macer Myers Matsuda & Sirott MDs  Henneberg Macer Myers Matsuda & Sirott MDs  Henneberg Macer Myers Matsuda & Sirott MDs  Henneberg Macer Myers Matsuda & Sirott MDs  Melissa Grier MD  Narendra K Gupta MD  Jeffrey D Lee MD  Allied Women's Ob/Gyn Medical Group  Michael Tahery MD  Aung Thwin MD  Pasadena Womens Medical Group Inc  Robert B Morrison MD  Edwin Merchant MD  Robert B Morrison MD  Alessandro Obstetrics & Gynecology  Patrick M Sutton MD  Alessandro Obstetrics & Gynecology  HeathCare Partners Medical Group  Shahram Kossari MD  HeathCare Partners Medical Group  HeathCare Partners Medical Group  Kee S Koh MD  The Ob/Gyn Place  Christopher Pearson MD  Sahag Arslanian MD  Facey Medical Foundation Mission Hills  Facey Medical Foundation Mission Hills  Facey Medical Foundation Mission Hills  Kim M Reyes MD  Hye Han MD  Hye Han MD  Hye Han MD  Facey Medical Group Valencia II  Facey Medical Group Valencia II  Sam Najmabadi MD  Facey Medical Group Valencia II  Richard Bardowell MD  Herald Brundage MD  Roseline Dauphin-Baptiste MD  Valencia Gynecology Associates  David Newfield MD  Valencia Gynecology Associates  Advanced Institute for Ob/Gyn  Dr Victor Schmones  Alexander Varga MD  John F Cabrera MD  Cesar A Caldera MD  Ryan K Lee MD  Ovadia Moas MD  Womens Health Care Associates  Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center  The Office of Drs Araki, Chou & Grady  The Office of Drs Araki, Chou & Grady Palmdale, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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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 Palmdale
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