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Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Results, Don't Panic! How to Respond Wisely by Boosting Immunity

"I had an abnormal result on my cervical cancer screening. What should I do?" Hearing this sentence makes many women's hearts drop. Receiving notice of an 'abnormal finding' in a national cervical cancer screening cytological test can be confusing and easily lead to anxiety that it might be cancer. However, in most cases, it is not immediately diagnosed as cancer, but is likely cervical dysplasia caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The important thing is to respond wisely during this period to prevent the progression of the disease and regain a healthy uterine environment.

💡 [Key Answer] The 3 most common causes of "abnormal cervical cancer screening results": ① HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection / ② Chronic inflammatory changes / ③ Decreased overall immunity Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic strengthens the immune system through Constitutional Improvement to increase the uterus's self-healing power and resistance to viruses.

Cervical dysplasia refers to a state where cervical cells have become abnormally transformed, and it is mainly known to be caused by high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection. HPV is a virus transmitted through sexual contact, and in most cases, our body's immune system naturally removes the virus. However, if immunity weakens or the virus persists for a long time, it induces transformation of cervical cells, and in severe cases, it can progress to cervical cancer. Dysplasia is divided into CIN1 (mild), CIN2 (moderate), and CIN3 (severe) according to the stage, and the higher the number, the greater the risk of progression to cancer. Therefore, if diagnosed with cervical dysplasia, efforts are needed to strengthen immunity to fight off the virus and reverse cell transformation.

Many women become infected with HPV, but most of them experience natural disappearance of the virus without any special treatment. However, some people experience the persistence of the virus for a long time, leading to the development of cervical dysplasia. The difference lies in our body's 'immunity'. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can only disappear if our body's immune cells, especially adaptive immune cells such as killer T-cells, find and destroy the infected cells. If the activity of immune cells decreases or if the state of the cervical mucosa is poor, making it difficult for immune cells to do their job, the possibility of the virus persisting increases.

Stress, overwork, lack of sleep, and irregular eating habits are major causes that weaken overall immunity. In addition, chronic vaginitis or decreased blood circulation around the uterus can harm the immune environment of the cervical mucosa. When immunity weakens, the virus multiplies easily, and the natural healing power of transformed cells to return to normal on their own also decreases.

Korean medical treatment for cervical dysplasia goes beyond simply removing abnormal cells and focuses on enhancing overall body immunity and improving the uterine environment to increase resistance to the HPV virus. This aims for Constitutional Improvement, where the body can fight and win against the disease on its own.

A clinical study published in 2025 reported that as a result of conducting complex treatment including Korean external medicine for 3 patients with severe cervical dysplasia (CIN3), symptom improvement and histological improvement were observed. Although it is a small-scale case report, it suggests the possibility that Korean medical treatment can help suppress the progression and help recovery of cervical dysplasia. Furthermore, according to a multi-center prospective study of 1,027 Korean women published in the 「Journal of Gynecologic Oncology」 in 2019, it was confirmed that women continuously infected with the same HPV type had a significantly higher risk of progressing to severe cervical dysplasia compared to women whose virus disappeared (p<0.001). This means that the persistence of HPV infection has a decisive influence on disease progression, and ultimately, it is important to help the virus disappear through the immune system.

Based on these research results, Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic helps the body win against the virus on its own by restoring the body's internal balance rather than simply suppressing symptoms. For example, while improving blood circulation around the uterus and promoting the discharge of waste to restore the health of the cervical mucosa, we supplement overall energy and relieve stress to create an environment where immune cells can be sufficiently activated. This is like lowering the temperature of an overheated engine and reorganizing the system to help it operate normally on its own.

If 3 or more of the following items apply, management of cervical dysplasia due to decreased immunity may be necessary.

• I am usually very stressed and sensitive.
• I feel chronic fatigue and don't feel refreshed even after resting.
• I suffer from frequent minor illnesses such as common colds or vaginitis.
• Menstrual pain is severe or the menstrual cycle is irregular.
• I have a lot of vaginal discharge or frequently feel vaginal dryness.
• The lower abdomen is cold or I have coldness in the hands and feet.
• I suffer from irregular eating habits or lack of sleep.
• I frequently smoke or drink alcohol.

If 3 or more apply → Decreased immunity suspected → Dalimchae Clinic consultation recommended If 5 or more apply → Immediate visit and review of Constitutional Improvement treatment recommended

Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Songdo Branch closely analyzes the constitution and health status of each individual patient for cervical dysplasia treatment. We focus on restoring the balance of the autonomic nervous system weakened by stress and overwork, and optimizing the immune environment of the cervix by smoothing blood circulation around the uterus.

The Constitutional Improvement we pursue is not just about temporarily alleviating symptoms. By finding and solving the fundamental problems of the body that has become vulnerable to viruses due to decreased immunity, we aim to create a healthy body that doesn't turn back on symptoms, rather than just turning them off. To this end, we help supplement Qi and Blood and activate immune cells through individual customized herbal medicine prescriptions, and promote blood circulation in the uterus and pelvic cavity and alleviate inflammation through acupuncture and moxibustion treatment. In addition, we maximize the treatment effect by directly injecting specific immune-enhancing drugs through pharmacopuncture treatment. This integrated Korean medical treatment helps the disappearance of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), prevents the progression of cervical dysplasia, and contributes to regaining a healthy daily life. Our Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic is always doing its best for the uterine health of women in the Songdo area. If you are worried about cervical dysplasia in Songdo, experience fundamental treatment through immunity strengthening.

Q. Is natural disappearance of cervical dysplasia really possible? A. Yes, it is possible. Especially mild (CIN1) stage cervical dysplasia often improves naturally within 1-2 years when immunity is restored. Even in the case of moderate (CIN2), it is known that about 50-55% can disappear naturally.

Q. Can HPV virus also be treated with Korean medicine? A. Korean medical treatment focuses on helping the body remove the virus on its own by strengthening the body's immune response to the virus, rather than the concept of directly 'killing' the HPV virus itself. It is effective in suppressing virus activity and preventing the progression of dysplasia through immunity enhancement.

Q. Should I have surgery immediately after a cervical dysplasia diagnosis? A. Not all cervical dysplasia requires immediate surgery. The decision is made by comprehensively considering the diagnosis stage (CIN1, CIN2, CIN3), the patient's age, pregnancy plans, and high-risk HPV infection. You may try conservative treatment through Korean medical treatment and watch the progress.

Q. What kind of tests are done at Songdo cervical dysplasia Korean medicine clinic? A. Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Songdo Branch identifies the patient's constitution and immune state through Korean medical diagnosis methods such as precise pulse diagnosis, abdominal diagnosis, and tongue diagnosis. In addition, we objectively analyze stress and overall health status using autonomic balance tests to establish a customized treatment plan.

Cervical cancer screening abnormalities are not a problem that can be solved by enduring. You no longer have to ignore the signals your body has been sending for a long time. If you approach in the right direction, the body responds faster than you think. Bring your symptoms exactly as they are. At Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic, we will find the cause together.

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This article is health information compiled by Dalimchae medical staff based on questions frequently received in the treatment room. Medical Supervision | Women/Pregnancy Treatment Standard Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Songdo Branch Korean Medicine Doctor Oh Hyunmin (Cervical Cancer Management Column)