Cervical Dysplasia Care at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Cervical Dysplasia at University of Colorado Hospital?
The University of Colorado Hospital Women's Health Progam has three full-time doctors who specialize in treating cervical dysplasia. Women who choose our program have access to the most advanced methods and technologies for treatment that can prevent cervical dysplasia from becoming cancerous.
What is Cervical Dysplasia?
Cervical dysplasia is the growth of abnormal cells in the surface tissue of a woman's cervix (the lower, narrow part of the uterus). Cervical dysplasia can be mild to severe depending on the amount of abnormal cells.
Cervical dysplasia is not cancer, but is considered a pre-cancerous condition. Treatments are available to remove the abnormal cells and help prevent the condition from becoming cancerous. If the condition is not detected or left untreated it can lead to cervical cancer.
Women aged 25 through 35 are most at risk for developing cervical dysplasia. Risk factors include:
- Multiple sexual partners
- Sexual activity before age 18
- Having had a sexually transmitted disease such as Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), genital warts or HIV
- Giving birth before age 16