Cervical Dysplasia Stages, Causes and More
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1. Causes and Risk Factors of Cervical Dysplasia
The Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common cause of cervical dysplasia. It's a sexually transmitted virus.
A person who has multiple sex partners or becomes sexually active before age 18 is at greater risk of developing cervical dysplasia. Using condoms can help prevent HPV transmission, but they don't provide full protection. Women who give birth before age 16 may be more likely to develop cervical dysplasia. Smoking or chewing tobacco also increases the risk of cervical dysplasia. In addition, people with weakened immune systems, due to illness or taking certain prescribed medications, are more prone to developing cervical dysplasia.2Staff, Familydoctor.org Editorial. ‘What Is Cervical Dysplasia? - Treatment & Prevention.’ Familydoctor.org, American Academy of Family Physicians, 21 Jan. 2021, familydoctor.org/condition/cervical-dysplasia/.
