In mild cases of atypical hyperplasia, women can be treated with povidone-based suppositories. In cases of moderate or severe squamous epithelial hyperplasia, most of the atypical hyperplasia is due to the development of cervical lesions. If the woman is young and has fertility requirements, she can be treated with medication or cervical conization. In older women with severe squamous epithelial hyperplasia, it is best to treat the patient surgically, either by cervical conization or by total excision. Atypical squamous epithelial hyperplasia is a malignant tendency of the squamous epithelium. Mild atypical hyperplasia has a 50% chance of becoming normal, while more severe hyperplasia without intervention can easily lead to cervical cancer.