In the 'Symptoms - Reproductive - General' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about cervical dysplasia:
 |
 |
 |
|
Cervical Dysplasia. Have irregular, but non-cancerous, cells been found on a PAP smear? (Class 1 = Slightly abnormal, Class 2 = Abnormal, Class 3 = Severely abnormal. Class 4 would be cancer.)
|
Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
| 1. |
"Not applicable / don't know" |
|
|
| 2. |
"Abnormal cells in the past only - class 1 or 2" |
History of cervical dysplasia |
A risk factor |
| 3. |
"Very abnormal cells in the past only - class 3" |
History of severe cervical dysplasia |
A risk factor |
| 4. |
"Current abnormal cells - class 1 or 2" |
Cervical dysplasia |
A pre-existing condition |
| 5. |
"Current very abnormal cells - class 3" |
Severe cervical dysplasia |
A pre-existing condition |
|
|
 |
|
 |
Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Cancer
Refers to the various types of malignant neoplasms that contain cells growing out of control and invading adjacent tissues, which may metastasize to distant tissues.
Cervical Dysplasia
Abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix, classified as either mild (70% of cases fall into this category; the cells regress on their own), moderate, or severe, or as class 1, 2 or 3. While dysplasia itself does not cause health problems, it is considered to be a precancerous condition. Left untreated, dysplasia sometimes progresses to an early form of cancer known as cervical carcinoma in situ, and eventually to invasive cervical cancer.
Pap Test (Pap Smear)
Papanicolaou test. Microscopic examination of cells collected from the vagina and cervix to test for uterine cancer or dysplasia.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
|
 |
|
|
