Mild cervical dysplasia often goes away without treatment. Beta-carotene taken orally is currently being studied as a treatment for mild cervical dysplasia. If mild cervical dysplasia is not treated, another Pap smear should be done in 4 to 6 months. If the Pap smear still shows mild cervical dysplasia, acolposcopic exam should be done.
For moderate cervical dysplasia, your health care provider may freeze, burn, or use a laser to destroy the abnormal cells. The abnormal cells can also be cut out using a thin wire loop attached to an electrosurgical machine. This is called the loop electrosurgicalexcisional procedure (LEEP). You do not have to stay in the hospital for any of these procedures. They can be done in your provider's office.
For severe cervical dysplasia, your health care provider will do a cone biopsy, which is the removal of a cone-shaped piece of the cervix. This removes all the tissue containing abnormal cells. Your provider can cut the tissue out with a surgical knife,cautery (burning tool), laser, or wire loop. The tissue removed is closely examined in the lab to look for any evidence of cervical cancer.
Very few women have trouble getting pregnant or have miscarriages after a cone biopsy. If you become pregnant and have had a cone biopsy, tell your prenatal care provider about it. With special care and attention, most women who have had a cone biopsy to treat cervical dysplasia are able to become pregnant and carry the baby to term. Info source: Women's Health Advisor
