What treatments are available for pre-malignant conditions of the cervix?

OBJECTIVE. Evaluate the effect of cervical conization on preterm birth/low birth weight (LBW). DESIGN. A systematic review of the literature using external or internal controls.

Results:

The typical odds ratio for preterm delivery in women with prior cervical conization using external controls was 3.23 (95% confidence interval 2.29-4.55). Using internal controls the typical odds ratio for LBW was 2.97 (95% confidence interval 1.09-8.05). Using external controls the typical odds ratio for LBW was 2.31 (95% confidence interval 1.33-3.99).

CONCLUSION
. Women with cervical conization are at higher risk for preterm birth than external controls, and the surgical intervention as such is a major determining factor.

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• 1 What is the cervix?
• 2 What is a cervical polyp?
• 3 What is meant by cervical erosion (ectopy) and cervicitis?
• 4  What is the transformation zone?
• 5 What is a 'Paptest' (PAP test (cervical smear) test)
• 6  My PAP smear test (cervical smear) shows inflammation. Should I be worried?
• 7  What are cells and what is an abnormal (pre- malignant) cell?
• 8 My PAP smear test (cervical smear) shows abnormal cells. Does this mean that I have cancer?
• 9  What is meant by the terms pre-malignant cells, dyskaryosis, dysplasia and CIN?
• 10  What are the symptoms of pre-malignancy of the cervix?
• 11  What are benign and malignant tumours?
• 12  Why have I developed a pre-malignant condition of my cervix?
• 13  What is colposcopy?
• 14  What treatments are available for pre-malignant conditions of the cervix?
• 15  Can pre-malignant conditions of the cervix be cured?
• 16  How can I be re-assured that the pre-malignant changes will not recur?
• 17  How can we prevent carcinoma of the cervix?
• 18  Is there a reason to screen for HPV?
• 19  Support Groups.
• 20  Are there any support groups?

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