Cervical Dysplasia

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Cervical dysplasia may be defined as pre-invasive neoplastic epithelial changes in the transformation zone of the uterine cervix often associated with human papillomavirus infections.( 1) It is also known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, (CIN) or noted in reference to pap smear as squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL). It is classified into categories of mild, moderate, or severe.

Mild dysplasia (CIN I or SIL low grade) is limited to cellular changes in the lower one-third of the squamous epithelium. Moderate dysplasia (CIN II or SIL high grade) includes cellular changes in the lower two-thirds of the squamous epithelium, and severe dysplasia (CIN III or SIL high grade or carcinoma in situ) involves the full thickness of the squamous epithelium.

The risk of cervical dysplasia, and cervical neoplasia is higher for women with multiple partners, women who's sexual partners are more promiscuous, and women whose first sexual intercourse was at an early age.( 2)

Many studies have linked the number of sexual partners as a strong risk factor for both pre-invasive and invasive lesions of the cervix. Several epidemiologic studies have provided evidence supporting an association between cigarette smoking and CIN and invasive cervical cancer.( 3) Most studies have shown a two-fold increased risk for cervical neoplasia among smokers and a dose-response relationship with the duration and intensity of smoking.( 4)

Nutritional factors have been implicated in 60% of cancers in women and 40% of cancers in men.( 5) Several lines of evidence suggest that some nutrients may have a protective effect against cervical neoplasia, particularly Vitamin A, carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin E, and folic acid.( 6) Comparison of such studies is difficult, however, due to use of different methods of nutrient measurement (dietary intake by food frequencies, food records, or 24h recall diet; tissue, serum, or red blood cell levels), selection of comparison groups, methods of diagnosis, and control of confounding factors.

In recent years, the risk of cervical dysplasia has shown strong linkage to human papilloma viruses type 6,11,16,18,31,and 35.

HPV infection has been strongly associated with the development of dysplasia and cancer of the uterine cervix. More than 90% of cervical cancers contain DNA of oncogenic (high-risk) HPV types such as 16,18, and 31.( 7 ) HPV DNA is also present in the precursor lesions of cervical cancer (CIN).( 8)

The top 7 vitamins and supplements shown to help Cervical Dysplasia:

Prescription for Natural Cures by James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.M.D.

Super Prescription # 1 Vitamin B12 – LifeSource Product

Take 1,000 to 5,000 mcg daily, preferably in sublingual form. It is best taken in conjunction with a multivitamin or B-Complex formula that contains the full spectrum of B vitamins. This is an important nutrient for women with a history of oral contraceptive use. B12 is involved in healthy cell replication.

Super Prescription # 2 Folate – LifeSource Products

Take 2,000 to 10,000 mcg daily. Folate is involved in healthy cell replication. This is an important nutrient for women with a history of oral contraceptive use. Higher doses of folate are available through holistic doctors. L-5 methyltetrahydrofolate is preferred form.

Super Prescription # 3 Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) or Diindolylmethane (DIM

Take 200 to 400 mg of I3C and/or 200 mg of DIM. These substances are extracts from cruciferous vegetables that support the removal of excess estrogen, which may worsen HPV infection, and that appear to help cervical dysplasia.

Super Prescription # 4 Green Tea – LifeSource Product

Taking 300 mg daily in capsule form has shown to be effective. Green-tea suppositories are also effective and are available from a holistic doctor.

Super Prescription # 5 Carotenes – LifeSource Product

Take 75,000 IU twice daily of a mixed natural-carotenoid complex. Your skin may turn an orangish hue from the high levels of carotenes, but do not be concerned; the carotenes are nontoxic.

Super Prescription # 6 Homeopathic conium maculatum (hemlock)

Take a 6x, 12x, 6C, 12C, or 30C potency twice daily for two weeks. This is best regression of their use under the guidance of a trained homeopathic practitioner.

Super Prescription # 7 Vitamin E – LifeSource Product

Take 400 IU of mixed vitamin-E complex containing tocopherols and tocotrienols. A low level of vitamin E is associated with an increased risk of cervical dysplasia.

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Most frequently patients with cervical dysplasia are asymptomatic. Cervical dysplasia may occasionally be associated with condyloma acuminatum in the vulva, vagina, or anus, or the presence of co-existing sexually transmitted diseases of the lower reproductive tract such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.

Frequently patients are asymptomatic. Occasionally there is association with condyloma acuminatum in the vulva, vagina or anus. Occasionally there are co-existing sexually transmitted diseases in the lower reproductive tract.

Other Recommendations

Some of the following laboratory testing can provide information necessary for diagnosis and treatment. In addition, the tests listed may also give insight to functional metabolism and functional nutrient status in the body.

Estrogen

The balance of these hormones appears to be important in cervical dysplasia.

PAP Smear

This test offers a high probability of identifying cervical dysplasia and should be part of any evaluation of this condition.

Folic acid testing should be done to assess body folic acid status. Red Cell Folate levels has been traditionally used to determine folate status. However, a functional test called the Neutrophilic Hypersegmetation Index provides a more accurate determination of each individual woman's folic acid status and requirements.

References

1. Shiu AT. Cervical dysplasia. In: Dambro MR ed. Griffith's 5-minute Clinical Consult. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Wlliams, & Wilkins; 1999:103.

2. Munoz N. Bosch FX: Epidemiology of cervical cancer. IARC Sci Publ. 1989;94:9.

3. Wilkenstein W. Smoking and cervical cancer--current status: A review. Am J Epidemiol. 1990;131:945.

4. View Abstract: Brinton LA. Epidemiology of cervical cancer-overview. IARC Sci Publ. 1992;119:3.

5. View Abstract: Schneider A, Shah K. The role of vitamins in the etiology of cervical neoplasia: An Epidemiologic review. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 1989;246:1.

6. View Abstract: Morris M, Tortolero-Luna G, Malpica A, et al. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical cancer. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. Jun1996;Vol 23(2):347-410.

7. American Cancer Society. Cervical cancer fact sheet. Revised. Feb2000.

8. Reichman RC. Human Papillomavirus Infections, In: Fauci AS, Braunwald E, Isselbacher KJ, et al, eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 1998:1099.

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