Cervical Dysplasia Center - Potomac, MD
Potomac 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 Potomac * Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Contemporary Womens Health Care Associates  Contemporary Womens Health Care Associates  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Contemporary Womens Health Care Associates  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capitol Womens Care  Greater Washington Maternal Fetal Medicine  Capital Women's Care  Capitol Womens Care  Capitol Womens Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Simmonds Martin & Bernstein MDs  Lori Kaler MD  Evelyn M Karson MD  Simmonds Martin & Bernstein MDs  Simmonds Martin & Bernstein MDs  Congressional OB/GYN  Shady Grove Fertility  Sheri L Hamersley MD  Womens Fertility and Health Center  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Robert D Footer MD  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Earl N McLeod MD  Mark Seigel MD  Womens Health Specialists  Johnson Y Fan MD  Contemporary Ob/Gyn Associates LLC  Contemporary Ob/Gyn Associates LLC  Contemporary Ob/Gyn Associates LLC  Contemporary Ob/Gyn Associates LLC  Contemporary Ob/Gyn Associates LLC  Contemporary Ob/Gyn Associates LLC  Contemporary Ob/Gyn Associates LLC  Kathy A Mesbahi MD  Esfand Nawab MD  Contemporary Ob/Gyn Associates LLC  Carolyn J Harrington MD & Iris Dominy MD  Carolyn J Harrington MD & Iris Dominy MD  Shen-Sho Tseng MD  Womens Health Care Center  Richard N Footer MD  Marc Vatin MD  Nancy P Youssefi MD  Ob/Gyn Group  Ob/Gyn Group  Martha T Cole MD  Sophia M Abdullah MD  Bergin & Powers MDs  John L Marlow MD  Bergin & Powers MDs  Brendan Burke MD LLC  Ronald A Paul MD  Julius S Piver MD  Cesare F Santangelo MD PC  Vivian Fraga MD  Gaithersburg OB/GYN  Gaithersburg OB/GYN  Gaithersburg OB/GYN  Gaithersburg OB/GYN  Peter Ma MD  Oluyemisi Famuyiwa MD  Nina V Jeanes MD  James Skinner & Rosado MDs  Kambiz (Karl) Kazemi MD  Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Capital Women's Care  Capital Women's Care  Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Capital Women's Care  Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Oliver L Kreitmann MD  Peggy J Scurry MD  Narong Suvannasankha MD  Capital Ob/Gyn Associates Potomac, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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 Potomac
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