Cervical Dysplasia Center - Scranton, PA
Scranton 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 Scranton * Physician Health Alliance  Physician Health Alliance  Physician Health Alliance  Physician Health Alliance  Physician Health Alliance  Physician Health Alliance  Physician Health Alliance  Physician Health Alliance  Richard J Burns DO  The Women's Wellness Center  Physicians Health Alliance Ob/Gyn  Physicians Health Alliance Ob/Gyn  Physicians Health Alliance Ob/Gyn  Physicians Health Alliance Ob/Gyn  Physicians Health Alliance Ob/Gyn  Physicians Health Alliance Ob/Gyn  Physicians Health Alliance Ob/Gyn  Physicians Health Alliance Ob/Gyn  Lackawanna Medical Group PC  Barry L Green MD  Physicians Health Alliance Ob/Gyn  Geisinger Ob/Gyn  Associated Ob/Gyn Specialists PC  Geisinger Ob/Gyn  Geisinger Ob/Gyn  ObGyn Associates  ObGyn Associates  ObGyn Associates  ObGyn Associates  ObGyn Associates  Mercy Ob/Gyn Associates  Akram Zalatimo MD  ObGyn Associates  Valley Gyn Specialists  Bonnie M Mancia MD  George Tsoutsoplides MD  Women's Healthcare of NE PA PC  Women's Healthcare of NE PA PC  Pocono OB/GYN Associates  Pocono OB/GYN Associates  Pocono OB/GYN Associates  Pocono OB/GYN Associates  Geisinger Medical Group Tyler Hospital  Physicians Care PC  Women's Healthcare of NE PA PC  Muir Ob/Gyn Specialists  Dr Makhija & Associates  Dr Makhija & Associates  LPC Radiologogists  Berwick Medical Professionals  Niharika D Mehta MD  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  John B Kucharczuk MD  Garry C Karounos MD  John H Kim MD  College Heights OB/GYN Associates  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  College Heights OB/GYN Associates  Lehigh Valley Womens Health Care Alliance Ltd  OB/GYN Associates of the Lehigh Valley  M Bruce Viechnicki & Associates PC  Lehigh Valley Womens Health Care Alliance Ltd  Nancy J O'Donnell MD  Connie Tan Yen MD  Tirun Gopal MD  St Lukes Center for Advanced Gynecologic Care  St Lukes Family Practice  St Lukes Family Practice  St Lukes Family Practice  Easton Area Obstetrics & Gynecology  Easton Area Obstetrics & Gynecology  Center for Womens Medicine  Brighton Ob/Gyn  Valley Ob/Gyn  Valley Ob/Gyn  Valley Ob/Gyn  Valley Ob/Gyn  Brighton Ob/Gyn  Lehigh Valley Women's Medical Specialites  Lehigh Valley Women's Medical Specialites  Lehigh Valley Women's Medical Specialites  Lehigh Valley Women's Medical Specialites  Caring For Women OB/GYN PC  Caring For Women OB/GYN PC  A Woman's Place  St Luke's Ob/Gyn Associates  Howard K Horne, MD  St Luke's Ob/Gyn Associates  Christmas City Ob/Gyn Associates  St Luke's Ob/Gyn Associates  St Luke's Ob/Gyn Associates  A Woman's Place  John R Hratko MD PC  Ob/Gyn Care Associates of St Luke's  Ob/Gyn Care Associates of St Luke's Scranton, PennsylvaniaUpcoming 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 Scranton
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