How can we engage men in discussions about HPV and cervical health?

Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL). You may also hear LSIL being called VIN 1. LSIL is usually caused by infections with low risk types of HPV. Because the vast majority of women with LSIL are infected with HPV, testing for HPV is not necessary or helpful. Although all women with LSIL should have a ... LSILs look slightly abnormal when looked at under a microscope. They are usually caused by infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and are ... For LSIL results, the doctor may repeat the Pap smear or perform a colposcopy. What is a Colposcopy? A colposcope is a diagnostic tool with a special magnifying ... What Is Cervical Dysplasia? Cropped image of a female torso. The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb) located between the bladder and the ... LSIL affects a lower part of the cervical lining. High-grade SIL (HSIL) compares to CIN 2 and CIN 3 and moderate and severe dysplasia. HSIL affects most of the ... ... LSIL - dysplasia; HSIL - dysplasia; Low-grade dysplasia; High-grade ... Mild dysplasia (LSIL or CIN I) may go away without treatment. Changes due to ... What is vulval intraepithelial neoplasia? Vulval (or vulvar) intraepithelial neoplasia is a pre-cancerous skin lesion (a type of squamous cell carcinoma ... LSIL means that the cervical cells show changes that are mildly abnormal. LSIL usually is caused by an HPV infection that often goes away on its own. High-grade ... The major hypothesis tested was whether HPV testing could be used reliably and accurately to triage the common cytologic diagnoses of ASC-US.