The LGSIL, also called LSIL, means mildcervical dysplasiais present.
The cells of thecervixare showing slightly abnormal changes.
It presents follow-up tests and treatment that may be done following an LGSIL result.
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Most people infected with HPV reset the virus spontaneously.
LGSIL is only one of the possible interpretations of a Pap smear.
HSIL, also known as HGSIL (high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion), is typically more concerning.
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It, too, is associated with chronic HPV infection.
An HPV test looks for certain strains of HPV associated with cervical cancer.
For example, people with LGSIL who are immunosuppressed should proceed to colposcopy even if HPV testing is negative.
For people with LGSIL results in pregnancy, a colposcopy may be be delayed until six weeks postpartum.
Mild cramping may occur during a cervical biopsy, but it is relatively painless.
The tissue samples are then sent to a lab for further examination.
What Happens During Colposcopy?
A colposcopy is an in-office procedure that allows a healthcare provider to perform an in-depth examination of the cervix.
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Treatment
With LGSIL results, it’s common to take a watch-and-wait approach.
Since low-grade dysplasia usually resolves on its own, medical treatment may not be needed.
Some of these can be performed as an in-office procedure.
You may want to consider asking for a referral to a gynecologic oncologist if that’s the case.
This is why many providers will wait and see, or do HPV testing.
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