Cervical dysplasia is an abnormal growth on the lining of the cervix. It not necessarily a cancerous growth. It could be chronic cervicitis, an ongoing cervical inflammation; cells that grow too thick and too fast, called hyperplasia; or neoplasia, a new cell growth that may or may not be cancer. Cervical dysplasia is outside of a complementary therapist’s training, so it is necessary to see a doctor to get a diagnosis. Armed with the diagnosis, a woman can get to work obtaining information about cervical dysplasia and find options to discuss with her doctor’s guidance.

Personal Story

I once had an “abnormal result” for a pap test. It was difficult to control my concern, which nearly crossed the line to worry. Thankfully, the follow-up test was normal, and the issue was a non-issue. For some women, however, that isn’t the case.

Inform Yourself

Cervical dysplasia is often thought to be a first step toward cancer, but a low-grade dysplasia often regresses without outside help. It is important to remember this when creating a health plan. Conventional medicine often adopts a “watch and wait” stance if there is an abnormal pap smear. This gives a woman the ability to try natural methods during the waiting period.

Natural Options

Naturopathic medicine would suggest starting nutrients to boost the body’s fight response to any test with abnormal cells.

• Antioxidant levels, particularly higher levels of CoQ10 and Vitamin E, may positivity affect cervical cancer.
• Folic acid is often given with B12 to boost folate levels.
• Green tea extract inhibits an “epidermal growth factor receptor” that is required for the growth of cervical cells.
• Indole-3-carbinol from cruciferous family vegetables or supplements has the potential to prevent and/or treat estrogen-related cancers.
• Vitamin C is an immune system builder that has proven effects for an anti-cancer supplement.
• Coriolus is a mushroom used in Asia for its immune properties. In studies, this mushroom has demonstrated successful regression of cervical cancer.

The use of nutrients to build the body’s immune response is worth trying during the “watch and wait” period.

Action

Building up the immune response in the body is worth the effort. If faced with a diagnosis of cervical dysplasia, discuss the supplements with your professional medical provider and add them into your health care plan.

May God bless your healthful endeavors!

Joni

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