YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for January, 2001: Re: Cervical Dysplasia

Re: Cervical Dysplasia

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:29:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 22 Jan 2001, Angela wrote: >
>Hi! I have a couple of questions about my recent diagnosis
>and treatment of cervical dysplasia...
> 1)I had two areas of mild dysplasia, and one with moderate
> dysplasia, how high are my chances that I will have to
> eventually have a hysterectomy (I'm only 20)?
>I was treated with cryotherapy and have not gone back for
>my follow up pap yet (FYI). My other question...
> 2)Is it likely that I will be able to have children in
> the near future without problems such as miscarriage and
> still birth?
>Thanks so much for listening, my health care provider does
>not like to answer questions, but I can't be released to
>another doctor until after my follow up. I would greatly
>appreciate you help. Thanks again.
>
> Sincerely,
> Angela Dailey

Angela

The purpose of the conization process (cryo, leep, laser, knife) is to allow aggressive treatment of the dysplasia yet offer conservative destruction to the cervix. I would say that if you have a good response to the therapy your chances of bad things happening are the same as before the procedure was done. Hope this helps.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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