Cervical Dysplasia: Causes and Treatment
Dysplasia is a term literally meaning "disordered growth" and it is this disordered growth of tissue in the cervix that can be a concern for many women. The problem is that cervical dysplasia itself has no symptoms that can be seen or felt unless there is another infection caused by the dysplasia. However, cervical dysplasia can be the precursor to more malignant cancerous growth, so diagnosing the condition is very important.What are the causes of Cervical Dysplasia?
The causes of cervical dysplasia range from genital warts to a HPV (human papilloma virus) infection. The causes of cervical dysplasia are also linked to early sexual activity, multiple sexual partners, or using chemical birth control for long periods of time. Besides these reasons, cervical dysplasia has also been linked to the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES) being taken during pregnancy. The causes of cervical dysplasia could also be due to folate or vitamin B9 deficiency.Is there a natural treatment for cervical dysplasia?
The causes of dysplasia could due to a deficiency of beta carotene, in which case a diet high in beta carotene, or beta carotene supplements, would be the answer. There have been some promising results when supplements were used in the treatment of cervical dysplasia, but there has not been any definite proof that it will work all the time. The reason folate deficiency is thought to cause cervical dysplasia is because folate tends to lower homocysteine levels in the body. It is thought that homocysteine contributes to the cause of cervical dysplasia. Other supplements that have been recommended to prevent and treat dysplasia are vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6. Taking these supplements can certainly help prevent cervical dysplasia. What is yet to be determined is whether taking sufficient quantities of these supplements can be an effective treatment for cervical dysplasia.
The best advice, according to many physicians and dieticians, is to eat a diet rich in these vitamins and supplements. If the body is kept healthy, then the treatment of cervical dysplasia may not even be necessary.
Prescriptions by Dr. Balch
