SQUAMOUS METAPLASIA IN THE CERVIX - GENERAL CLINIC

What is Squamous Metaplasia and What Causes It



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Squamous metaplasia is a process of transformation of the tissue that lines the uterus, which no longer has only one layer with elongated cells, and has several layers. This is a normal and benign process of protection of the body that may occur at certain periods of a woman's life such as puberty or pregnancy, when there is increased vaginal acidity, or when uterine inflammation or irritation occurs, infection with sexually transmitted diseases or use of contraceptives, for example