Cervical Dysplasia Center - Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica * The Hall Center  Shamsah F Amersi MD  Seaview OB/GYN  Christine Paoletti MD Inc  The Office of Dr Yashari  Doron Blumenfeld MD  Doron Blumenfeld MD  Richard Frieder MD  Doron Blumenfeld MD  Banafsheh Bayati MD  Joel L Kessler MD  Joel L Kessler MD  Joel L Kessler MD  Nadini Verma MD, Andrea L Stein MD & Susan H Tritt MD  Sam H Alexander MD  Drs Frumovitz Matsunaga Daly Ross Thordarson & Vogel  J David Edwards MD  Drs Frumovitz Matsunaga Daly Ross Thordarson & Vogel  Santa Monica Gynecological  Drs Frumovitz Matsunaga Daly Ross Thordarson & Vogel  Drs Frumovitz Matsunaga Daly Ross Thordarson & Vogel  Santa Monica Gynecological  Santa Monica Gynecological  Santa Monica Gynecological  Drs Frumovitz Matsunaga Daly Ross Thordarson & Vogel  Drs Frumovitz Matsunaga Daly Ross Thordarson & Vogel  Drs Frumovitz Matsunaga Daly Ross Thordarson & Vogel  Janet Yamamura MD  Women's Medical Group of Santa Monica  Women's Medical Group of Santa Monica  Women's Medical Group of Santa Monica  Gene Parks MD  P K Sehdeva MD  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  Bruce McLucas MD  Robert S Pushkin MD Inc  Robert S Pushkin MD Inc  Judith Reichman MD  Michael Tahery MD  Michael Leb MD  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  UCLA Medical Center OB/GYN  Irwin V Frankel MD  David A Kline MD  Howard C Mandel MD  Jason A Rothbart MD  Howard C Mandel MD  George Weinberger MD  Josepha I Seletz MD  Saint Ana Womens Medical Clinic  Praveen Gupta MD  West Coast IVF Clinic  Karl I Norris MD  Southern California Reproductive Center  Southern California Reproductive Center  The Institute For Women's Health  Behnam K Kashanchi MD  Uziel Reiss MD  Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center  Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center  Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center  Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center  Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center  Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center  Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center  Airport-Playa Women's Medical Group  Sharon A Winer MD  Paul H Crane MD & Anthony Chin MD  Paul H Crane MD & Anthony Chin MD  Joseph Marmet MD  Connie Chein MD & Michele M Hakakha MD  Connie Chein MD & Michele M Hakakha MD  Women's Care & Fertility Center  Cohen & Friedland MDs  Cohen & Friedland MDs  Womens Care of Beverly Hills  Womens Care of Beverly Hills  Womens Care of Beverly Hills  Womens Care of Beverly Hills  Kaiser Permanente West LA Medical Center  Rabin Kornreich Goldman & Banooni  Rabin Kornreich Goldman & Banooni  Rabin Kornreich Goldman & Banooni  Rabin Kornreich Goldman & Banooni  Michal Amir MD Santa Monica, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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 Santa Monica
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