Cervical dysplasia is characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the tissue on the surface of the cervix and it can develop into cancerous cells or pre-cancerous cells. Depending of the speed of its development dysplasia can be low-grade, slow or high-grade. The later one in the one that can lead to cervical cancer.  In the lack of appropriate treatment 30% to 50% of the dysplasia cases lead to invasive cancer.

Your best chance is having a regular Pap smear as cervical dysplasia usually doesn't show any visible symptoms. However, at times you can encounter different signs that can suggest dysplasia. Such symptoms which can but not necessarily occur are:  genital warts, abnormal bleeding, spotting after intercourse, vaginal discharge and low back pain.



Dysplasia or even just a history of treated dysplasia is most definitely a risk factor for cervical cancer and to give yourself the best chance of treatment you should also start with your periodical Pap screenings no later than 21 years old. Unfortunately even if just one of the members of your family has had dysplasia you are more exposed to the risk of cervical cancer.

Family history of cervical cancer or cervical dysplasia has been suggested so make it more difficult for some women to fight off HPV infection as well as others. Such an inherited vulnerability is one of the major risk factors for developing cervical cancer. HPV is the main purpotraiter in the whole complication and you should know that HPV doesn’t invariably end in cervical cancer. HPV refers to more than 100 types of viruses that can cause genital warts but only some of these can cause cervical cancer and research goes on to show that only two types have been found to cause about half of all cervical cancers, namely HPV16 and HPV18 and still most women infected with these types of viruses don't develop cervical cancer.

Other risk factors present in your condition alongside a family history of dysplasia which should urgently inspire you to seek medical attention are: HIV infection, Chlamydia, genital herpes and smoking. A poor diet can also significantly add to your vulnerability. Women who consume few fruit of vegetables are made even more vulnerable. Lifestyle and nutritional habits play a prominent role in preventing dysplasia or reducing your risk of cervical cancer if you have a family history of dysplasia.



The basic approach when a back ground of dysplasia is present is to eliminate all other factors associated with cervical cancer. Concrete step you should take is quitting smoking and eliminate use of oral contraceptives. A good balanced diet can also be Pap screens also play a leading role and should be repeated once in every three months.