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2 Important Disclaimer This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. In no way should it be considered as offering medical advice of any kind. No liability shall be assumed for the use of this information to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You should use this information at your own risk. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not evaluated this information. Never rely on any home remedy as a "cure-all" without seeking real medical treatment. Always consult your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies, health supplements, or starting any alternative medicine programs. There is no single procedure or medicine that works for everyone 100% of the time. You will find this to be true, even with medications you might receive from your doctor. Your particular situation may not be suited to the examples illustrated here. I have done everything I can to ensure this information is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 2 P a g e

3 Copyright Notice How to Prevent Cervical Dysplasia From Becoming Full Blown Cancer Copyright 2010 All rights reserved. You have purchased one copy of this report for your own personal use. This publication is protected under the US Copyright Act of 1976 and all other applicable international, federal, state, and local laws. All rights are reserved, including resale rights. No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means (including electronic, , photocopying, recording, online, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the author. Violators will be found and prosecuted under the fullest extent the law will allow. If you received this report from any place other than the website:, you have received an illegal copy. Please contact us at and notify us of the situation. Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 3 P a g e

4 Table of Contents The Purpose of This Report... 5 What Is Cervical Dysplasia... 6 How Common is C.D.? What Causes It?... 7 Symptoms of Cervical Dysplasia... 8 How is Cervical Dysplasia Diagnosed... 8 What Does "Cervical Dysplasia Grading" Mean?... 9 Treatments for Cervical Dysplasia Explained How to Prevent Cervical Dysplasia What You Need to Ask Your Doctor Final Thoughts Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 4 P a g e

5 The Purpose of this Report The reason I created this report is because each year millions of women are hit with cervical dysplasia (the pre-curser to the "silent killer" known as Cervical Cancer) and the number is rising at an explosive rate. Furthermore, this crisis can ultimately be blamed on the rapid transmission of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) -- the virus also responsible for genital warts. By seeking my Genital Wart Eradication Program, you identified yourself as someone who has fallen victim to (or knows someone who has fallen victim to) this life shattering virus. And because you have, I wanted to create this report for the following reasons: 1. If you are a woman - I want to ensure you have all the facts you need to escape this life-threatening condition while ensuring it never erupts into a case of full blown Cervical Cancer. 2. If you are a man - I want you to understand you now have HPV for life and it is extremely possible that you will transmit this virus to your partner. And once she gets it, I want you to understand how this virus can affect her body so you can support her and help her keep the virus under control. So please pay attention to what I reveal in this report... because this is much more than simply getting rid of some harmless warts... it can actually save your life or the life of someone you love... Let's begin - Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 5 P a g e

6 What is Cervical Dysplasia? "Cervical dysplasia" is a condition where abnormal cells are growing on the surface of the cervix (the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina). Every year approximately one million women in the United States receive a diagnosis of cervical dysplasia. Depending on the cause and the severity of dysplasia, if left untreated it can erupt into a dangerous case of cervical cancer that spreads quickly and is extremely difficult to treat. However, the good news is this type of abnormal cell growth is curable in nearly 95% of the cases as long as it is caught early. Truth be told, these abnormal cells can only be detected by a pap smear. The severity of the change in these cervical cells are classified as mild, moderate or severe. There are several levels of cervical dysplasia. A classification system called "CIN" determines how severe the dysplasia is. CIN stands for "cervical intraepithelial neoplasia" which means new abnormal cell growth. The following is the classification system, in a nutshell: Atypia- This is a borderline abnormal test. It means there are a few abnormal cells present. CIN I- There is mild dysplasia present. CIN II - Moderate dysplasia present with pre-cancerous lesions. CIN III - Severe dysplasia present with pre-cancerous lesions. Carcinoma in-situ - This means that cancer cells are present but they have not navigated away from the cervical area yet. Cervical Cancer - This is just what the title says. Cancer of the cervix may or may not have spread to other areas. The sooner treatment is started the better. Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 6 P a g e

7 How Common is Cervical Dysplasia and What Causes it? Cervical dysplasia is very common. It is estimated that almost one million women will receive a diagnosis of cervical dysplasia this year. The reasons for the increase in cervical dysplasia diagnoses are varied. There are a few risk factors that will increase a woman s chance of developing these abnormal cervical cells. Let s take a look at these risk factors. Low levels of B9 (folate) in the body. Long term use of birth control pills. Having a baby before the age of 16. Having multiple sex partners. Having a sex partner who previously had sex with someone who had cervical cancer. Having sex at a young age (before 18 years of age). If your mother took DES while pregnant with you. (This was a pill meant to prevent miscarriage. It is no longer used.) Smoking. Having a history of one or more sexually transmitted diseases. Being infected with HPV. In the above list, the most common cause of cervical dysplasia happens to be HPV. In fact, 80-90% of women with cervical dysplasia have HPV. There are over 100 different strains of this virus, and it is estimated that approximately 25 million people carry HPV right now. This virus is responsible for hand warts, plantar warts, and flat warts. And of these 100 strains, one third of them are sexually transmitted (but only a few of these strains cause genital warts). Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 7 P a g e

8 There are 12 known high risk strains of HPV that can cause cervical cancer. That is why it is very important that women who are sexually active get a pap smear every year. The sooner cervical dysplasia is diagnosed and identified the lower the risk of developing cervical cancer. Symptoms of Cervical Dysplasia Unfortunately, there are usually no symptoms of cervical dysplasia. The only way it can be detected is by a Pap smear. However, some women may experience symptoms that can mean they have cervical dysplasia. But these symptoms are not unique to cervical dysplasia and can indicate the presence of other types of genital problems as well. Here is the very short list of possible symptoms: Genital warts Abnormal bleeding Low back pain Vaginal discharge Bleeding after intercourse (which is the biggest one) It is really impossible to diagnose cervical dysplasia from symptoms alone. That is why a yearly Pap smear is so important. How is Cervical Dysplasia Diagnosed? Cervical dysplasia is diagnosed by a Pap test. During this procedure, you will lie on your back on the exam table. The lower half of your body will be Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 8 P a g e

9 covered by a sheet. Your gynecologist will ask you to place your feet in the metal or plastic feet rest or stirrups that protrude from the end of the exam table. He or she will then insert a plastic speculum into your vagina to hold it open while you are being examined. Your gynecologist will then take a small instrument and scrape a few cells off the cervix. These cells are sent to a lab to be tested for abnormalities. A pap test does not hurt. However, you may have some slight spotting after the exam. If the pap test comes back abnormal, your gynecologist may recommend that you come back to the office for further testing. A colposcopy is usually performed. This procedure consists of the doctor examining your cervix by using a colposcope. The colposcope is a big magnifying glass. Your doctor will apply a vinegar solution to the cervix. This solution will react with the abnormal cells making them easier to see. He will then look at the cervix with the colposcope. If your doctor sees abnormal cells during the colposcopy, he will use a small instrument to remove this tissue and send it to the lab for further testing. This is called a biopsy. On occasion if the dysplasia appears to be severe, the doctor may remove some tissue from inside the cervical opening to see if the dysplasia has spread. It can take two to three weeks to get the results of the biopsies. What Does Cervical Dysplasia Grading Mean? The Bethesda System was developed by the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland in This is a classification system used to determine the level of dysplasia found on a Pap smear sample. The classifications using the Bethesda system are as follows: Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 9 P a g e

10 ASC-US - This stands for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance. A squamous cell is the thin flat cell that lies on the surface of the cervix. ASC-US means the test was borderline and there were a few abnormal cells present. This is a low risk result and your doctor will probably not order a biopsy. You will need to have regular yearly pap smears to follow up. LSIL - This stands for low - grade squamous intraepithelial lesions. This means there is mild dysplasia present on the cervix. HGSIL - This stands for high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions. This means you have moderate to severe dysplasia. The cells may or may not be cancer at this point. Further testing and treatment is necessary. Once the doctor receives the pap smear results with the Bethesda System grading he will then decide if a colposcopy is necessary. The results of the biopsies from the colposcopy are classified by the CIN system as explained in the "What Is Cervical Dsyplasia" section above. Treatments for Cervical Dysplasia Explained Once the need for treatment is determined you and your doctor have several options. The type of treatment you choose will depend on the severity of the dysplasia, your age, if this is a recurring problem, etc. So now let s look at 6 treatment methods for cervical dysplasia. 1. Electrocauterization. This involves burning away the abnormal cells with an electric rod. This type of treatment is used less frequently these days because newer methods have been developed. Electrocauterization causes more pain during and after the procedure than the other methods. It can also cause more Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 10 P a g e

11 scarring of the cervix. 2. Cryosurgery. This treatment method involves freezing the cervix to kill the abnormal cells. A small probe (or probes) are inserted into the vagina and then liquid nitrogen is pumped through the probes at -50 degrees Celsius. Since the probe is in contact with the cervix it freezes the cervical tissue. Complications from this procedure are rare but they can include infection, severe abdominal cramping, or heavy bleeding. 3. Laser vaporization. This procedure can be done in an office or clinic. A high energy beam of light is used to vaporize the abnormal cells on the cervix. This procedure has a lower failure rate and recurrence rate than some of the other methods of dysplasia treatments. The complications of this procedure are bleeding after treatment. 4. LEEP. This stands for loop electrosurgical excision procedure. Before this procedure the cervix is numbed. A special wire loop that is heated is then applied to the cervix to burn away the abnormal cells. There are more complications associated with this type of procedure. These complications include infection, heavy bleeding for several days after the procedure, and severe abdominal cramping. 5. Cone biopsy. This is an invasive surgical procedure that involves removing a cone or cylinder shaped piece of tissue from the cervix. It can be used for treatment and diagnostic purposes. The cone biopsy can tell the doctor if the dysplasia has spread beyond the surface of the cervix. Complications of this type of surgery can include infection and severe bleeding. It can also affect your Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 11 P a g e

12 ability to get pregnant or stay pregnant. 6. Hysterectomy. In cases where the cervical dysplasia is severe or if the dysplasia keeps returning the doctor may elect to surgically remove the cervix and the uterus. Sometimes the ovaries may be removed also. A hysterectomy may be performed through an incision in the abdomen or it can be done vaginally. This is major surgery and requires a hospital stay. Complications include infection, bleeding, and damage to surrounding organs. A hysterectomy has the highest rate of success because the cervix has been removed. You have to keep in mind that all of the treatments mentioned above can scar the cervix. They can make the cervical opening narrower which can affect your ability to get pregnant. It can also affect your ability to carry a baby to the full term. In some cases, the cervix will become weak and cause you to have premature labor. This is called an "incompetent cervix." The cervix will dilate early in the pregnancy causing the loss of the baby. If your doctor discovers an incompetent cervix early in the pregnancy there are steps he can take to try to prevent preterm labor. If you are pregnant and have been diagnosed with cervical dysplasia your doctor will probably decide to wait until after the baby is born to treat the dysplasia. Cervical dysplasia will not harm the baby. The likelihood of your cervical dysplasia returning after treatment really depends upon your body. Low grade cervical dysplasia will usually resolve on its Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 12 P a g e

13 own without the need for treatment. However, you need to follow up with your doctor as recommended. Ablation treatments and surgical treatments for cervical dysplasia have a 90% success rate. Only about 10% women who have these types of treatments have a recurrence of cervical dysplasia. If you have high grade dysplasia that keeps coming back, your risk for developing cervical cancer is high. You need to be closely monitored by your doctor and advance treatment options should be considered. How to Prevent Cervical Dysplasia There are things you can do to protect yourself from cervical dysplasia. Nothing is 100% guaranteed but if you take the proper steps to keep yourself healthy your risk for developing these pre-cancerous cells decreases significantly. Here's what you can do: Avoid High Risk Sexual Behaviors - This means do not have multiple sexual partners. A monogamous relationship is best. If you do have sex, wear a condom at all times. A condom does not completely protect you from HPV, but it can reduce your risk of exposure. Don t Smoke. It has been proven that smoking causes cervical cell changes and puts a women at higher risk for dysplasia and cervical cancer. Proper Nutrition. This is very important since your body s immune system is your best defense against cervical dysplasia. The American diet consists of junk Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 13 P a g e

14 foods and fast foods. Young woman are not getting the proper nutrition they need to build a strong immune system. The following list of nutritional tips will help you reduce your risk of developing cervical dysplasia: Increase your intake of calcium rich foods. This includes beans, almonds and dark green leafy vegetables. Increase your intake of cruciferous vegetables. These are things such as cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. Antioxidant rich foods are very important. You should eat fruits such as blueberries, cherries, and tomatoes. Include vegetables such as bell pepper and squash. Stay away from refined and processed foods. Avoid white breads, sugar and pastas. Cut down on your intake of red meats. Replace the red meat with lean meats, cold water fish or beans. Cook with healthy cooking oils such as olive oil. Stay away from trans fatty acids. These are found in cookies, crackers, onion rings, donuts, margarine and other commercially prepared foods. Cut down on the intake of coffee and alcohol. Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day. Get plenty of exercise. Do at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week. Herbs are a great way to enhance your body s immune system. If you are taking any prescription medications it is a good idea to talk with your doctor before you start any type of herbal treatment. Here is a list of great herbs that can boost your immune system and reduce your risk of developing cervical dysplasia. Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 14 P a g e

15 Green tea. It has great antioxidant and immune boosting effects. Cat s claw. This herb has antibacterial/ antifungal properties. It is also great for reducing inflammation and boosting the immune system. Bromelain. This is a great herb for pain and inflammation. Turmeric. This is great for inflammation but be careful because it can increase bleeding. Reishi mushroom. This is good for decreasing inflammation and building immunity. It is important that you take your health seriously. Eat right, drink plenty of water, get lots of exercise, and get plenty of sleep. The most important thing you can do is to have a Pap smear as often as your doctor recommends. Early detection of cervical dysplasia is the key to prevent it from becoming cervical cancer. Important Questions You Need to Ask Your Doctor About Cervical Dysplasia Talking with your doctor about cervical dysplasia can be nerve-wracking... especially if you're new to it. Also since your doctor s time is limited it is important you know the right questions to ask to get the most information about your health. The following is a list of questions you need to ask your doctor about a diagnosis of cervical dysplasia. 1. What were the results of my last pap smear and how do they compare to the results of this pap smear? Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 15 P a g e

16 2. If cervical cancer runs in my family what can I do to reduce my risk of developing cancer? 3. Do I need to have additional testing to determine the severity of cervical dysplasia? 4. What cervical dysplasia treatment options do you suggest? Also ask why he picked that specific treatment option over other ones. 5. What should I expect after the treatment and what are the possible side-effects? 6. If you still are pursuing children you want to ask: How will this treatment affect my ability to get/stay pregnant? 7. If I am treated for cervical dysplasia will the tissue removed be examined by a pathologist? 8. How soon will I know the results? 9. When should I have my next Pap test? Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 16 P a g e

17 Final Thoughts The main point I want you to take away from this is just because you have HPV doesn't mean you will get cervical dysplasia... however, because you know you are at a higher risk, it is extremely important that you receive a yearly Pap Smear. Because early detection and early treatment will allow you to easily beat cervical dysplasia... but late detection can lead to full blown cancer that is extremely difficult to treat. Copyright 2010: Renew Your Health Publishing 17 P a g e