INTEGRATING TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL INTRAEPITHELIAL NEOPLASIA

Abstract

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a condition with significant clinical and exploratory value in traditional Chinese medicine. Classified as "Daixia disease" in TCM, CIN presents challenges due to its high incidence, recurrence rates, and potential progression to cervical cancer. Modern medicine categorizes CIN into different grades, offering specific treatments based on its severity. However, the variable nature of the disease often leads to symptom-focused treatments without addressing the root cause, resulting in frequent relapses. In contrast, traditional Chinese medicine offers a holistic approach, utilizing TCM syndrome differentiation, oral TCM administration, and external TCM treatments tailored to the disease's evolving stages. By enhancing therapeutic efficacy and improving patients' quality of life, this comprehensive approach provides valuable insights into the treatment of CIN.