Human Papillomavirus, Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia and the Naturopathic Escharotic Treatment in the Prevention of Cervical Cancer: A Case Study

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Finan, Elizabeth S.
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2014
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Naturopathy , Cervical cancer , Human papillomavirus (HPV) , Naturopathic medicine , Cancer prevention
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Objective – The purpose of this study was to evaluate the importance of alternative and risk free treatment strategies for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). This study looks at the research supporting the efficacy of topical cervical escharotic treatments as well as systemic botanical and vitamin support in the regression of Human Papillomavirus and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and in the prevention of cervical cancer. A small retrospective cohort case study (n=3) was conducted to further support the use of naturopathic protocols as an alternative and risk-free treatment strategy for Human Papillomavirus and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Basic Procedures –The case study looked retrospectively at a population (n=3) whom received identical natural and alternative treatment plans for CIN 2/3. Patients were treated topically and systemically by Naturopathic Physicians at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in Bridgeport, CT. Subjects were followed longitudinally until 3-month follow up Pap smear post-treatment. Research focused on papers supporting conventional and naturopathic cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and Human Papillomavirus treatment strategies for cervical cancer prevention. Research also focused on specific mechanisms of vitamin and mineral and botanical phytochemicals and their role in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia regression. The database used for searching was PubMed and all papers were all published within the last 20 years. Main Findings – Natural topical escharotic agents and systemic vitamin and botanical support provide a relatively risk free and safe alternative treatment for Human Papillomavirus infection and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in comparison to traditional methods used in the prevention of cervical cancer. Principal Conclusions – Given the accuracy in Pap screening tests, and our knowledge of the risks associated with traditional treatment strategies, the least invasive, most natural, safe and effective treatments that address the cause should be offered to patients diagnosed with Human Papillomavirus infection and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
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E.S. Finan, "Human Papillomavirus, Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia and the Naturopathic Escharotic Treatment in the Prevention of Cervical Cancer: A Case Study", ND dissertation, College of Naturopathic Medicine, Univ. of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 2014.
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