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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Cervical dysplasia is curable although the lifetime recurrence rate is 20%. Methods used to cure cervical dysplasia require destruction of the surface cells of the cervix. These methods include cryocautery, electrocautery, laser cautery, LEEP, and cervical conization.

Treatment

Treatment for moderate-to-severe dysplasia or mild dysplasia that does not go away may include:

• Cryosurgery to freeze abnormal cells
• Laser therapy, which uses light to burn away abnormal tissue
• LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure)
  • Surgery to remove the abnormal tissue (cone biopsy)

Rarely, a hysterectomy may be needed. Women treated for dysplasia need close follow-up, usually every 3 to 6 months or as recommended by their provider.