Frequently Asked Questions
How much time does CIN 1 take to clear ?
Without medical intervention, the immune system naturally eliminates more than 90% of infections within a year. A little less than 1% of the CIN 1 lesions lead to malignancy, while about 60% of lesions resolve without therapy. However, if left untreated, it is predicted that 5% of the CIN 2 cases and 12% of the CIN 3 cases may develop into invasive cancer. Eight of every ten HPV infections will clear up on their own within a year, according to research.
What are the risk factors of CIN 1 ?
The same risk factors that are associated with HPV infection and cervical cancer are also associated with CIN. They comprise of :
● Sexual behaviors at an early stage.
● Several partners in sex.
● Sexual partner at high risk (i.e., a partner with multiple sexual partners or known HPV infection).
● Other STIs.
● Vulvar, vaginal, or anal dysplasia in the past.
● Immunosuppression.
● Habitual smoking.
● Sexual behaviors at an early stage.
● Several partners in sex.
● Sexual partner at high risk (i.e., a partner with multiple sexual partners or known HPV infection).
● Other STIs.
● Vulvar, vaginal, or anal dysplasia in the past.
● Immunosuppression.
● Habitual smoking.
How are CINs 2 and 3 managed ?
Given the higher rates of advancement and low rates of spontaneous regression, it is advised that the majority of women with CIN 2 or CIN 3 receive therapy. When patients are carefully chosen, both ablative as well as excisional operations are employed, with comparable success rates (>90% cure).