Sage-Tips

Is LEEP procedure really necessary?

“A LEEP is a really important procedure because it prevents cervical cancer,” says gynecologic oncologist Kathleen Schmeler, M.D. The abnormal cells found in the cervix are typically caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), but the LEEP can eliminate the effects of an HPV infection.

Can you clear cervical HPV?

For 90 percent of women with HPV, the condition will clear up on its own within two years. Only a small number of women who have one of the HPV strains that cause cervical cancer will ever actually develop the disease.

What kills HPV naturally?

An early, pre-clinical trial has shown that Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC), an extract from shiitake mushrooms, can kill the human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S.

Does HPV disappear without treatment?

In most cases, your body can produce antibodies against the virus and clear the virus within one to two years. Most strains of HPV go away permanently without treatment. Because of this, it isn’t uncommon to contract and clear the virus completely without ever knowing that you had it.

Are there alternatives to LEEP procedure?

Ablative therapies are now used much less commonly than LEEP, but have less of an impact on adverse obstetric outcomes, and hence are effective alternatives for treating cervical precancer in reproductive-aged women.

How can I fight off HPV?

HPV can clear up naturally – as there is no cure for the underlying HPV infection, the only way to get rid of HPV is to wait for the immune system to clear the virus naturally.

Why wont my HPV go away?

High-risk HPV types Infection with HPV is very common. In most people, the body is able to clear the infection on its own. But sometimes, the infection doesn’t go away. Chronic, or long-lasting infection, especially when it’s caused by certain high-risk HPV types, can cause cancer over time.

Can you heal cervical dysplasia naturally?

NDs offer natural therapies to treat dysplasia and HPV directly, and to help the body’s immune system fight the virus. NDs treat low- and mid-grade dysplasia with a combination of lifestyle modification, therapeutic diets, nutrient and botanical therapies, and local treatment of the cervix.

What vitamins are good for cervical dysplasia?

Herbs and Supplements for cervical dysplasia

• Cysteine.
• Milk Thistle.
• Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)