What do my colposcopy biopsy results mean?
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What do my colposcopy biopsy results mean?
Depending on your age, you’ll be invited for a cervical screening appointment in 3 or 5 years if you get a normal result. Or your biopsy may find abnormal cervical cells. This is known as an abnormal result. It’s not cancer, but there is a risk the cells could turn into cancer in the future if not treated.
How long does it take for CIN1 to develop into cancer?
In general, it takes 10 to 20 years for CIN to progress to cancer, allowing a significant time period for detection and treatment. Progression from CIN to cancer requires persistent HPV infection.
Should I worry about CIN1?
CIN1 is the least serious form of cell abnormality and it may well clear on its own with no intervention, just monitoring more regularly. The colposcopy is a closer examination of the cervix, which will let be able to confirm the result of the smear.
What are the different levels of CIN?
CIN is graded as 1, 2, or 3: CIN 1 is used for mild (low-grade) changes in the cells that usually go away on their own without treatment. CIN 2 is used for moderate changes. CIN 3 is used for more severe (high-grade) changes.
What is cin1 HPV?
CIN 1 is usually caused by infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and is found when a cervical biopsy is done. CIN 1 is not cancer and usually goes away on its own without treatment, but sometimes it can become cancer and spread into nearby tissue.
What type of HPV causes CIN1?
The results of several studies suggest that CIN1 is mainly caused by low-risk HPV infection [3–5]. However, there is also evidence that high-risk HPV is strongly associated with CIN1 [6, 7]. Differences in the risk of HPV infection and CIN1 disease outcome [8, 9] may be due to regional differences in populations.
Did your CIN 1 Go Away?
CIN 1 cervical dysplasia rarely becomes cancer and often goes away on its own.
What does it mean if I have CIN 1?
How do you get rid of CIN 1?
With low-grade cervical dysplasia, classified as CIN 1, you likely won’t need treatment. In the majority of these cases, the condition goes away on its own. Only about 1% of cases progress to cervical cancer.
What is the treatment for CIN 1?
Does CIN1 mean I have high risk HPV?
Does CIN 1 mean I have HPV?
Which HPV causes CIN1?
The results of several studies suggest that CIN1 is mainly caused by low-risk HPV infection [3–5]. However, there is also evidence that high-risk HPV is strongly associated with CIN1 [6, 7].
Is LEEP recommended for cin1?
The clinical management of women with CIN 1 lesions may take one of the following courses: (i) immediate treatment or (ii) follow the woman and then treat if the lesion is persistent or progressive after 18 to 24 months. All women with CIN 2 and CIN 3 lesions should be treated with cryotherapy or LEEP.
