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Step 1
Get a diagnosis from your gynecologist of the cervical dysplasia severity because different treatment options are more appropriate for different degrees of the condition. A common diagnosis method is a colposocpy exam.
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Step 2
Monitor mild cervical dysplasia with repeat pap smears every three to six months. In a mild form it may clear itself, but it could still get worse. Consistent monitoring will discover any progression of the condition so that the proper treatment can be administered.
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Step 3
Ask your doctor about cryosurgery for mildly moderate cervical dysplasia. This treatment easily and inexpensively destroys cells by freezing them. Liquid nitrogen traveling through a probe chills cervix tissue to -20 degrees Celsius. This method may not destroy all abnormal cells because the depth can only be approximated, so it is better suited for mild and moderate cases.
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Step 4
Explore the options of electro-cauterization and loop excision for moderate dysplasia. Both use electricity that runs through a small probe. Electro-cauterization kills cells, whereas the loop excision removes cells so that they can be sent to the laboratory for analysis.
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Step 5
Learn about laser vaporization, a cervical dysplasia treatment that offers a speedier recovery time than cryosurgery. This in-office procedure precisely directs a tiny beam of light to the appropriate location and depth. Although most doctors recommended this state-of-the-art procedure, not all of them own the equipment and therefore it may require a more expensive hospital visit.
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Step 6
Surgically remove a cone of the cervix if the doctor cannot guarantee that abnormal cells have not grown in the deeper tissue layers of the cervix. A laboratory will analyze the cone to identify or rule out cancer. This method of treatment is rare and can hinder childbearing.
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Step 7
Schedule a hysterectomy if your cervical dysplasia treatment goal is complete eradication of the condition and you do not want to have children in the future.
