Pregnancy After LEEP: Is There a Risk?

I had a baby 4 years after a leep procedure and have had clear paps every year since. Its been 12 years since the procedure and my son is 8 years old now. No problems whatsoever.

I had a leep procedure 10 years ago and got pregnant about a year or so after then had a miscarriage, I then got pregnant a year later and had my son who is now 7 then had another son 5 years ago. It may have amde it a bit harder to get pregnant in the beginning but then everything was fine.

I HAD A LEEP DONE WHILE I WAS FOUR MONTHS PREGNANT. MY AND MY BABY ENDED UP JUST FINE. I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THAT PREGNANCY OR MY SECOND PREGNANCY 6 YRS. LATER.I WAS ONLY 19 AT THE TIME AND I THANK GOD EVERYDAY ME AND MY BABY WERE OKAY:)

I had Cervical Dysplasia, CIN III, I had a colposcopy, a leep, a colposcopy, and then a clear pap. I was pregnant last November, it ended in a miscarriage at 8weeks. I am not 15 weeks pregnant, and everything appears to be normal, so far.

My college roomie had a LEEP 4 years ago and is pregnant w/ twins due in 09/2007. I had my LEEP two weeks ago and have been advised that it shouldn’t hurt my fertility or chances of carrying a baby to term. I hope to be pregnant soon!

i had a leep done when i was 13 years ago and has had 6 misscarriages.i was diagnosed with an incompetent cervix. i am now 32 wks pregnant with a cerclage placed at 22 wks because my cervix was unable to handle the weight of the baby. so i honestly feel because of that leep then a bopsy after really messed me up.

I had a leep procedure in 1999. I then got pregnant in 2001. I did not have any problems during my pregnancy until I was 7 months along. I was diagnosed with Borderline Ovarian Cancer. Ended up having a hysterectomy, but feel very blessed to have my beautiful daughter!

I have had two LEEP procedures within a month of each other back in 2003. Since then, I have given birth to twin boys in 2006. I had no problems carrying my twins and no problems since. My boys and I are doing very well.

I have had 2 miscarriages and was told I would never be able to get pregnant after the last one then I was diagnosed with cervical cancer and after tryinf several different procedures the dr. had done a LEEP procedure on me in 1997 and to my amaizment I conceive my first child a girl born 1998 healthy and I felt great then I became pregnant again giving birth to a bundle of joy my 8 lb 2 oz. son on Jan. 01, 2000 and I can say my checkups have been clear every year sense with no problems.

LEEPs can cause preterm labor due to a incompetent cervix. I was not aware of this and delivered at 28 weeks. If you have had a LEEP in the past 2 years of becoming pregnant push your OB to do further testing (early ultra sound to check length of cervix and possible cerclage). It may seem a hassle for the low risk of pre-term labor. But if you can avoid time in the NICU with a sick baby then it is worth it.

In 2002 (already had 2 kids) I had stage 4 dysplasia. I then had a biopy,colopscopy,LEEP. 3 months later it came back a stage3, so I had it all done again. I had my baby in 2006. I had difficulty dilating due to scar tissue and had to have “medical intervention” to dilate. It took me 24 hours to dilate to 10cm. My previous deliveries I dilated in 4-6 hours. It was harder but well worth it. I’m now begging my hubby for baby #4!

I thank you women for your comments! I have one son and after he was born I had a Leep done on my cervix in 2005. I have been trying to get preg. for two years and still nothing I was scared my cervix wouldn’t be able to hold up during preg. but you women give me new hope! I wll keep trying and promise to keep you posted!

I had a LEEP in 2004 after my son was born. I am now 11 weeks pregnant, three years later. My doctor is not concerned about this child but, he want to do an ultrasound every two months.

I have just had the leep treatment and found out 2day i am pregant.I also had the treatment 4 yr ago and lost my baby born in May at 20wks I have 2 say there was no reason found for his death.So as you can imadgine I an really scared at the min I will keep you posted on how the pregnancy is going xx

I have had two LEEP procedures (2001 and 2005). I am currently 11 weeks pregnant. The doctor is going to do more frequent cervix measurements and I have the potential to need a cerclage. My best friend has also had two LEEP’s and had a baby a year ago with no complications. She is 13 weeks pregnant again.

I had my first LEEP in 2001 and my second in 2005. I had abnormal paps every time I went to the OBGYN between these 2 LEEPS and even after the 2nd one. I also had several biopsies and colposcopys along the way. I finally started having normal paps in late 2006 and am now 18 weeks pregnant w/ my first child. My OB did a cerclage at 15 weeks because of my past history. I hope and pray that I carry my son to term or until the stitches are removed. Pregnancy can happen, you may just need a cerclage to prevent 2nd trimester miscarriages. Good luck to all!

i have always had adnormal paps which led to me having a colposcopy done twice and finally a leep back in april of this year(2007). having just turned 21 i am looking to settle down soon and was scared that i might not be able to have kids when i finally find that special someone…after reading these i am left with hope. while i am still keeping in the back of my mind the possibility that there might be a problem i know that there have been so many of you before me that have over come it!!! thank you for your strength and courage!

when i was pregnant with my daughter i was diagnosed with an abnormal pap concerning cancerous cells high grade. my daughter was born 9 weeks early but 14 weeks early in size only. after she was born a biopsy and a colposcolpy was performed and i am now waiting about 2 more weeks for my LEEP. i am scared about the risks but after reading everyones comments i hope that when i get pregnant again the baby and i will be healthy. wish me luck and thank you all

I was 28 yrs old when I had an abnormal pap come back(after many years of not seeing a MD for yearly PAP tests) and also through testing discovered I had HPV. After the biopsy I had a LEEP. It was scarry to go through it but had no realy problems afterward and just was more deligent on going for annuals. In 2004 my husband and I found out I was pregnant. My OBGYN already knew and prepared me and took all the necessary steps like more visits and measuring of the cervix and more ultrasounds. I was prepared for the worst(like miscarrage/cerclage/bed rest) but it turned out I was over due date and after inducing I could not dilate so had C-Section. My daughter and I were and are fine. OBGYN said my cervix was narrowed so no way to even put one finger through it. Now I am 6 months pregnant with my 2nd child. Planning another C-Section since OB told me no way to go vaginally due to before and cervix narrowed. So far no issues and OB is backing off this time with my restrictions(lifting/activity/sex) from last pregnancy but still monitoring with ultrasounds and visits. No issues and plan to have C-Section in late April. There is hope after this and I have had no further abnormal paps come back as well. I am a an oncology social worker and help people dealing with all forms of cancer, especially cervical, and it is always my fear it will come back. If anything I think this experience has given me some perspective and knowledge I can share and hopefully one day can make a difference in someones life, including my daughters.

Had a LEEP done end of August 2007. Found out a couple days later that I was pregnant. I had a pre-term birth at 20 weeks due to cervical incompetence. I had an ultrasound only 2 weeks before the miscarriage and everything was o.k.(cervical length). Dr. says that next time I get pregnant he will do a cerclage at approx. 12 weeks i think it was. At this point, i wish i would have demanded a cerclage. Although, i don’t think doctors really do them until you have a miscarriage. I think the miscarriage could have been prevented – but i’m not a doctor. . ..

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I had a L.E.E.P. done when I was 21 years old for ASCUS cells on my cervix. Almost exactly a year later I found out I was pregnant. I had no complications during my pregnancy, and delivered a healthy 8 lb 5 oz baby boy on his due date! Two and a half years later I had another healthy baby boy, also born on his due date, with no complications!

I am currently going through the abnormal cells all over again. I have been giving the option to have a L.E.E.P. or cryotherapy, but am going to wait another 3 months to see if my next Pap comes back normal. (this is the second time in a year it has been abnormal, and I have also had a colposcopy within this same year). I am hopeful that even if I have to have another L.E.E.P. that I will have the same success as with my first two pregnancies the next time.

I had severe dysplasia in 2002 not caused by HPV and then had a colposcopy and LEEP done. I got pregnant eight months later and although my doctor had my history I never put the two together. Dumb sounding, but with being pregnant I had a lot on my mind. Anyway, the pregnancy was fairly normal, I had placental problems and he stopped growing in the eighth month, not sure if LEEP was cause, but I had to be induced and then I only dialated to three and would go no further. Eventually, due to baby’s heart rate I had an emergency c-section. I never would have thought the LEEP was to blame until now. I am researching cause here I am six years later and going to have another LEEP, I am very worried about the effect on future pregnancy.

I had a LEEP Procedure in 2002, and got pregnant in 2005. I lost this baby at 16 weeks, due to a subchorionic hematoma. It wasn’t until this year, 2008, that it was even brought to my attention that this LEEP may have been a contributing factor to my sons death. My only wish is that I would have had this knowledge prior to the procedure.

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Hi,
I had dysplasia when I was three month pregnant with my third child.When she was born I had done LEEP.Year later I was pregnant for the fourth time.There was not any complications trough my pregnancy…just the labour.For 15 hours I was stack at 4cm and had a problem with dialeting because of scarr tissue.The doctor had to wrip the scarr and my son was born 10 min later.All is well since.

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I had a Leep procedure in 1998 and again in 2001. I got pregnant in 2006 and after 41 weeks I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. The only problems I had becuase of the Leep were that I just didnt dilate as quickly as I should because of the scar tissue, so I had a long, drawnout painful labor. Still it was worth it in the end to hold my daughter. My daughter is now 8 months old, and i´m 2 months pregnant with my second child so the procedure certainly didnt have an affect on my fertility.

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I just was diagnosed with high grade abnormalities on my cervix and my doctor recommended a LEEP procedure. My husband and I were planning on starting a family soon and so I was so worried about the doctor’s warnings but all of you have given me so much Hope. Thank you so much for taking the time to post your stories!

I am going to get the LEEP procedure on Monday. My doctor says that there is not alot of cells on my cervix to remove so the scaring will be quite small.
Like so many of you, I am worried of the future results of falling pregnant. I recently just got married and my husband and I have been talking about having children in the next 2 years. I literally think of being pregnant every second and now knowing some of the risks of LEEP I think about it even more. I do hope that when we are both ready, I can come back here and give a good report like everyone else.

Thanks for posting and giving hope.

My husband and I had finally decided to begin trying to start a family when my pap came back abnormal. I couldn’t believe my luck because in all the years prior, my paps had always been normal. After a biopsy, it was determined that I had moderate-severe dysplasia. I had a LEEP in Oct. of 2006. I then had a normal repeat pap 3 months later. In Jan. 2007, I became pregnant. My doctor kept an eye on things and my pregnancy went fine. I did deliver 4 weeks early and my labor went extremely quick (due to my cervix thinning-my dr. said was a result of the LEEP), but I gave birth to a 6 1/2lb. healthy baby girl. Since my LEEP, I have had 3 noraml paps, but I am scheduled for another in a couple weeks, so I am praying and keeping my fingers crossed…we hope for more children in the future as well…

I have had 2 Leep procedures done 1st one was done Summer of 2007 and my 2nd leep was done about 4 months ago. Yesterday 04-16-08 I found out I was pregnant doing the math I am probably about 1 month along so no problems getting pregnant just hoping everying else is fine.

I had a colposcopy last July that came back with results of high grade pre-cancerous cells. I ended up getting a LEEP Sept. 2007 and was terrified that it would prevent me from getting pregnant or carrying full term. The last thing i asked my dr before going in for the LEEP was how long afterwards she recommended to wait before trying to get pregnant and she said atleast 6 months. I ended up getting pregnant in January and am currently 15 weeks along with TWINS. I try not to worry too much and listen to the dr’s when they tell me everything should be fine but I can’t help but wonder about miscarriage constantly. The supposedly having me on a close watch and I’m scheduled for an internal ultrasound in 2 weeks but I’m scared to death that something will go wrong at some point because of the LEEP….

I just gave birth to my second child 3 months ago and through both pregnancies have had abnormal pap results. I had a biopsy done after my second was born and my doctor determined I had mild to moderate abnormalities. Because of my pap history, my doctor decided to follow through with a LEEP. I was kinda sketchy at first, but now I am okay with the procedure. Thanks for all you hope and stories about this.My husband and I planned on waiting to have another child anyways, since our daughters are only 18 months apart!

I’m 17yrs of age I have been told I have pre-cancer cells. I go in again 5/22 for a Leep. I’m so worried i’d never think that this would happen to me. I have been pregnant before but I lost it at 3 and a half months. Im afraid i’ll never be able to get the joy of having a baby.

After an abnormal pap at my 6 week check up after my first child, i had a biopsy and colopscopy. It showed carcinoma in situ, which means cancer “in its place.” My OB-GYN did a LEEP and was able to remove all of the cancerous cells. Two months later, I got pregnant with my 2nd child and everything went perfect. It has been almost a year now with normal paps.

At 23 I had LEEP performed and a month later conceived my son. Had a great pregnancy, with exception to abnormal cells and biopsy in 4th month, delivered my son without problems 3 days before due date. That was in May 2002, we’ve been trying for another baby since 2004 with no interventions. I’m going to new specialist June 2008 to begin process of why I can’t conceive as my other dr said I should with no problems. It is frustrating, but I have HOPE that I can get pregnant again.

I had my colposcopy done over a month ago. It took 4 weeks for the Dr. to call with the results. I figured I was all clear since they didnt call right away. They called me last Thursday to say I have precancerous cells or “cervical dysplasia” and I need a LEEP procedure. They didnt tell me what stage of dysplasia I had. They scheduled my LEEP for Friday. They are injecting a local anasthetic and I will be awake. My main concern is that I wont be able to have children although the Dr. assured me that I will be. I already have a tilted uterus so my Dr. Said that it a minor setback. Does anyone know if the older you are minimizes your chances after a leep? I’m 26 and I’m scared that if I have the LEEP and I wait until I’m 30 to concieve that my chances will be nil. : (

My husband and I had been trying to get pregnant for about 5 months when I went in and got my first abnormal pap result. I had a biopsy done this month and was diagnosed with moderate-severe dysplasia. I had the LEEP procedure done today. My doctor said if the pathology reports come back okay then I should continue to try to get pregnant in about a month. Everything I have read indicates part of the follow up testing after a LEEP procedure involves a year worth of pap smears, every 3 months. Should I wait and make sure I get some normal pap results first or should I be content with his advice? I worry that the dysplasia could come back and then I wouldn’t know b/c pap smears are not usually done during pregnancy (or so my friends have told me). Any advice is appreciated!

I got pregnant 5 years after having a LEEP done. There were no complications and the baby was full-term and healthy.

Hi I had a LEEP procedure done on february 26th 2008, i am now pregnant only 5 weeks i am spotting a lot, can the LEEP cause me to miscarry??? any answers would be welcomed please.

I had LEEP June 2008 and I had CIN 3. I worry a lot. But all your stories make me feel better.:)

i had the leep procedure about 8 years ago at about age 22 and I have since had a healthy normal pregnancy and pregnant now 28 weeks with twins

I just got a call from my doctor today that I have severe dysplasia and I go in a month for the LEEP procedure. For those that have had this procedure, does it hurt when they numb your cervix? I am totally freaking over that part.

I had my LEEP procedure 3 days ago and it doesn’t hurt when they numb your cervix. My doctor told me before she was going to do it and the only uncomfortable part for me was that my heart began to race really fast. I asked her if it was normal and she said that it was and it eventually slowed down. Don’t freak out, you will be fine! After reading all your stories, I feel much beeter!! Thanks!

I had a LEEP procedure in 2004 i had my first child in 2006. She came 3 weeks early and i’m currently 27 weeks pregnant with my second child and wondering if she will make an early appearance too!

Girls, please, when you leave your comment PLEASE, say whay level of dysplasia(CIN) you had.
Thank you

I have moderate dysplasia. I have LEEP scheduled for 8/13/2008. I’m thinking of getting preganant right away and delay the surgery till next year, because i relaly wnat to have baby. Is this such a big risk?

I had a LEEP six years ago in 2005 and became pregnant end of last year. They constantly checked me during pregnancy and I seemed to be doing fine but then delivered at 34 weeks. They don’t know what necessarily caused it but now… 3 months after the pregnancy and six YEARS after the surgery – I have an abnormal pap with a colposcopy scheduled for next week. Someone said the rise in hormones can kick start cancer/precancer again and honestly – i think it has. No other reason why I should be getting this again six years later. I havent even had sex in 10 months!

Im 37, had a LLERTZ after a CIN1 diagnose after delivery of my second child & this was 5 yeras ago. It is now about a year since I have been trying to get pregnant but still not concieving. Has this afected my fatility?

On 7/7/08 my Dr. told me I had CIN 3. I was really devestated because my husband and I were planning on having another child soon. On 7/18/08 I went in Loop Electrical Excision….(LEEP). I was really depresed before this and I got my results today and everything is fine except that my Dr. says there is a possibility I might have cervical cancer and she would like me to get a hysterectomy…I was really upset because I’m only 25….I looked up all over the internet and according to NYU medical the chances of it comming back in 10%…I am planning on getting pregnant in Oct. 2008 because according to studies that is the recommended time you should wait…. I am also very scared of having a miscarriage and hope everything goes fine..

i had a leep last year 2007 and now am 33 weeks pregnant =)

Hi ladys, back in 2003 i was diagnose with CIN 3. i had the leep procedure and i was told by my doctor that it is going to be hard for me to get pregnant because my wound is thin due to the procedure, i have be trying for years to have a baby, iam now 25, i need word of encouragement, was just diagnose with HPV but pap smears are normal and has been normal since procedure.

I am 39 years old and am going in for a LEEP next Thursday after being diagnosed with CIN1 in two spots and borderline CIN2/3 in another section . I just got married and we are trying to have children (my husband is 40). I am looking into options to see how this could potentially affect me. I don’t want to take risks at my age at not being able to hold a pregnancy but at the same time don’t want to get cervical cancer. Don’t quite know what to do so I am continuing my research.

i had my pap test result …abnormal cells …went for colposcopy and biopsy(same day)…result ..cin II-III…after 2 weeks i had leep (17.07.2008)…result on the tissue removed cin III involving endocervical glands (margins uninvolved)..that means that they removed all of the displastic zone…i found out this because 2 weeks and half after procedure i had severe bleeding and i went to the emergency room and they also gived me the results…today 08.08.2008 my gp called me to go in 10 days for appointment(i wonder why..i am getting all scared again)…i also asked about having babies and i whas told that there might be a posibility that the scarring to be to big and than it would be needed c-section ..or that of an incompetent cervix ..but they can take care of both and under good supervision we should not have any problems having babies ..good luck everybody!

I had a LEEP in 2000. I went on to successfully carry my daughter to 38 weeks in 2005. They induced me 2 weeks early because of her projected size. I did have to have a few vaginal ultrasounds to check my cervix. I was disappointed that they made me have the epidural. I had given birth twice before with no meds. They wanted to make sure that I would dialate. Everything went fine. We are now expecting our 4th on March 9th and plan to do it with no epidural. Just make sure you keep an eye on things and address any concerns with your doctor. Good luck to all!

Based on research, I firmly believe that the risks are low for women who become pregnant after having a LEEP. Unfortunately, I did suffer from preterm labor after having a LEEP because of an incompetent cervix. My cervix began effacing at 20 weeks and I found myself in the hospital 8 weeks later, eventually giving birth at 31 weeks. (Baby spent a month in NICU with immature lungs, sepsis, and a myriad of other problems – but is a very healthy 8 year old now!)

I believe women who have had LEEPs need to have their cervical length measured throughout the pregnancy as a precaution – something that was not regularly done throughout my pregnancy. Plus, now, women may be given the option of progesterone injections, which may help prevent cervical shortening. (More studies are being done).

Today we know much more than we did even 9 years ago when I was pregnant with my son. Management of pregnancy in women with previous LEEPs is much better and more options are available. I also think women are much more proactive in their healthcare and ask many more questions at their OB/GYN visits based on information they researched themselves (a great thing!!). This is so important.

Bottom line is that, yes there are risks, but they are low and so much can be done to promote a healthy pregnancy among women with LEEPs. Unless your doctor warns you not to get pregnant or that your LEEP was so aggressive that it could affect a pregnancy, I don’t think you should let it stop you from getting pregnant!

Best of luck to everyone!

i had the leep done 15 years ago and i have had 2 miscarriages, as well it took us 1 year to conceive our daughter. i went into labor at 40.5 weeks and my cervix didn’t dilate at all after 36 hours of labor so i ended up having to have a c-section. i was not happy about this at all, and blame in on the leep.

I had a LEEP in 2005 and then again this past Dec 2007, with numerous colposcopies in between.
I finally had a negative screen after this past LEEP and then found out I was pregnant about a month later. (We got pregnant on the first attempt!)
The most important thing you can do if you have had a LEEP is to inform your physician and ask for cervical measurement. Without question, my OB is starting cervical measurements at 14 weeks and will do them every two weeks until I’m am cleared of the risk. (The highest risk for opening is between 14-24 weeks when the baby has more rapid growth and begins to gain weight rapidly.)
If they can determine that your cervix is shortening early, the cerclage can easily be placed and it will prevent you from having to go on permanent bed rest.
I had a friend who did not find out her cervix was dilating until 20 weeks (I don’t think this was related to the LEEP)…they did the cerclage and she went on to have a normal baby, BUT had to be on 3 months of bed rest since her cervix was opening.
Hope this helps.

Be your own advocate! That’s the key!

I am newly diagnosed and you have given me hope!!! Godbless you and your babies, You have no idea how reading your stories has made me feel, I have found my love of my life and was so excited to have his babies one day, I was beginning to feel all hope was lost!!! I will keep you all in my prayers!!!

hello again guys….HM u got me very emotional with your words….ofcourse we will all be ok and have babies …i am already trying this is the first month after leep since i am alowed to have intercourse…if i am not already pregnant i will be soon..i am gona let u all know how things are going…and i hope u all post here if u are trying…baby dust to everybody and healthy pregnancy…HM baby dust to u and god bless u too and your babyes to come with the love of your life

I had a LEEP done is March 2006, Its been more than two years now, should i be concerned in having a troubled pregnancy?

I had a leep operation on the 21st of June this year and I found out I was pregnant last week, had a ultrasound dont last week and im 6 weeks so far and baby is fine has a strong heart beat and my cervix looks as if its never been operated on.

best of luck all

I had LEEP when I ws 24 yrs old in 1993. I My husband and I began to work on having a family when I was 30. Since then I have had 5 miscarriages. I have no problem getting pregnant, It is “holding” the baby in that is issue. I will not go into details but ladies I prewarn you that if you have done and get pregnant – you tell your doctor, during his exam of your cervixe to “LIFT UP THE CERVIX AND LOCATE THE APEX!”. My doctor did not do that and hence place the cerclage at the wrong location and as the baby grew the water sac came out into the vaginal area. After saving the saving the sac and getting it back inside, I had another cerclage – but lost the baby due to infection.

I was just diagnosed with high grade severe cervical dysplasia last week- this diagnosis came at the same time my hubby and I were finally ready to begin trying for baby #2 (it took awhile to feel ready after our daughter was born with multiple birth defects 18 months ago- but she is doing great!) We are so sad to have to wait and are hoping that we are able to get pregnant fairly quickly with no complications- but it is all so scary. I don’t have my LEEP scheduled yet but I should be having it in the next month. I had never had an abnormal PAP before this one. Maggie,
can you explain more about your previous post?
Thanks!

Maggie, I also wanted to say thank you for the advice to ask the Dr. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Take care.

My husband and me both have HPV and I have abnormal paps. My older son was born December 2005 and I had my first LEEP in January 2007 with CIN I + II. We got pregnant with our younger son and I delievered full term December 2007, the delievery was perfectly normal.
I had a colposcopy last week and I have CIN I + III now. So my doc would like to perform another leep but also told me (knowing we want another one within the next years) that my cervix would be so much thinner from the 2 Leeps, that there is a high chance or loosing the baby around the 20 week mark. So now we have to decide if we either wanne try really soon for a 3rd one (with both boys we got prenant the same months I stopped taking birthcontrol) or if we are just happy to have two healty kids and I get the other Leep done now. We haven’t decided yet and I think it still will take a couple weeks, but I wanted to let you know what my doc said and how my pregnancies and delieveries were.
And to one of the questions, my leep procedure did not hurt. I had some mild cramping afterwards but no actual pain.

Good luck to everyone…

I had a LEEP a year ago. It was CIN II , my 1st pap smear came back normal but the 2nd one came back abnormal! I cried so much when I got the news and couldn’t believe I was so unlucky , since success rate of the LEEP is 95%!!! Now I got to think about what I want to do. Another LEEP? I just miscarriage a month ago. Wonder if it is the pregnancy that brought back the abnormal cells? Anyone knows? I wan to get pregnant, so am not sure if I should try to conceive and only have the LEEP after I deliver a first child. *** Feeling confused& defeated***

I will have the LEEP procedure performed on Sept. 29th I’m a bit worried however I feel that everything will be ok. My main concern is the risk of miscarriage after the procedure. Best wishes to all for good pap’s after LEEP and continued good health.

Hi!
Im 25 Years Old a mother of 2 i found out last year 8/21/07 i had high grade Dysplasia i had a Biopsy a colposcopy then a Leep Done all the while was terrified..i talked to my doctor about the having another baby he found no reason after a checkup that i couldn’t try..so me and husby tryed for a months to no preveil doc even gave me prenatal vitamins..almost 8 months later im now 13 wks pregnate with number 3 hopeing all goes well from now into EDD which is 3/28/09

I am 32 and had my first abnormal pap in May (ASCUS). I was pregnant with twins (later miscarried). I was told that another pap would be needed in 3 months. I had a second pap which came back as LSIL but could not rule out HSIL so a colposcopy/biopsy was done. The results came back HSIL so I have to have a LEEP next week. Like many of the women here, I am worried that I wont have children due to this. My husband and I really want to have children and I hope that this doesnt mess up our chances. Reading all of the posts gives me hope, though.

I had 3 children the youngest was 6 (1997) I was 31 when i had a Colposcopy and a LEEP. Clean paps ever since and i had another child 8 years later with no complications with the pregnancy or the baby.

I’m 25 and found out that when I was 3 months pregnant with my last child (this was last December 2007) that I have HPV and after I delivered they wanted to do a biopsy, because they said in most cases with mild dysplasia the cervix will fight it off. At my 4 week check up after my daughter was born the pap came back saying that I had abnormal cells , and they recommended a colposcopy with biopsy this time since I’m no longer pregnant and biopsy is not recommended when you’re pregnant because it may cause miscarriage. The results came back from my colposcopy, I now have moderate dysplasia and they gave the options of waiting a observing it, treatment, or an operation which they said wasn’t necessary. The treatment they recommended was to do a LEEP procedure. I had to wait almost 2 months to have the procedure. I had the LEEP procedure done last week. It was very scary for me, they went through all the risks and everything and told me its not going to be painful. When they started the procedure after grounding me out and stuff, they zapped me, I was like WTF? My husband was holding my hand and the shock was so bad HE felt it! They then , tried not to do that again, but let me tell you they did it another 2 times. They said I wouldn’t feel them doing anything either, and they ended up giving me the maximum local anesthesia, I still felt them doing it. They said that I was a rare case, and I get my results today. I’m crossing my fingers and hoping that they got it all, because I told my husband if I had to have another procedure, I was going to have an operation so I know I won’t feel it. Then after everything is all said and done, the only thing I’ll be scared of is when we want to have another child how that will affect me, you know. So on top of all that I’m suffering from PPD (post-pardum depression) so maybe with good results from the LEEP, my life can start looking up.

I had LEEP and fell pregnant 8 weeks later. NO problems with the pregnancy apart from some spotting in first trimester but don;t know whether that was to do with LEEP or not.

I HAD A ABNORMAL PAP THAT CAME BACK MODERATE TO SEVER DYPLASIA, I HAD A COPO AND 2 OUT OF THREE OF THE BIOPSY WERE MODERATE. ONE WAS SEVERE AND I BELIEVE THE ENDOCERVICAL HAD NORMAL CELLS WHICH TO ME MEANS THAT THE ABNORMAL CELLS HAVEN’T SPREAD, I’M SCHEDULED FOR A CONE BIOPSY NEXT, BUT WHAT GETS ME IS WHY DIDN’T THE COPO TEST FOR CANCEROUS CELLS? WHY DO I HAVE TO HAVE A CONE BIOPSY AFTER ALL THAT CRAP, THAT CONE BIOPSY IS A CONE SHAPE BIOPSY FROM THE INNER PART OF MY CERVIX HOW WILL THAT BIOPSY ALONE EFFECT ME FROM HAVING A CHILD, I HAVE 2 KIDS PRIOR TO ALL THIS BUT NOW I’M GETING MARRIED AND I BELIEVE HE WANTS TIO HAVE ONE CHILD TOGETHER. I DON’T KNOW IF I EVEB HAVE CANCER AT ALL ALL I CAN DO IS SAY AT THIS POINT IT’S SEVER DYPLASIA.

hello guys,
i told u i am gona keep in touch to tell u wen i am getting pregnant…well today i had done a pregnancy test at home and it had a big line and a very small line ..that means i am pregnant ..i went and done a blood test a fiew min ago ..waiting for rezult but i am positive that i am pregnant …baby dust to everybody ..i am gona keep u in touch with what is gona happend …but i know everything is gona be fine for all of us …baby dust to everybody

Hello All, I am 21 years old and when I was 17 I was told that I had HPV. I’ve had numerous colpoloscies and things done and finally my LEEP is scheduled for the end of this month AND I AM TERRIFIED. I am worried because I am young and I have no children and I am hoping that I can sometime in the future. I am so worried because when I found out I had HPV is when I was told that it was rare that it would turn into cervical cancer…and it did and now I’m being told that it’s rare for a woman to become infertile after a LEEP so I’m using my college brain here to see that I seem to make up those rare percentiles. Thus, I am terrified, if anyone has any advice I would love to here it.

I’m 20 and recently have had a LEEP procedure. My doctor told me that I would be able to carry a baby full term but I was skeptical. After reading this I feel more positive about it. Thank all you beautiful women who have contributed to this board. You’ve made a girl in LA relieved and happy!

hello,
i am pregnant in 6 weeks now ..i told u i am gona keep u in touch..things are not going too well..i had brown spoting like 2 weeks ago but it stopped after a week …all this time i had pain..my hcg level increased 20..81..832..and 3 days ago were 5686..yesterday i started spotting again but pink this time ..went to emergency and hcg whas 10121 they said is good but i should be prepared in case something goes wrong..they also found an urin infection and they give me amoxicilin…i also find out that they do not threat us before we have 3 miscariges…for the 4′th pregnancy they would actually do something to prevent another miscarige …i am very upset and scared

hello tasha,
don’t be scared cin is very comon 75%of people…u dont have cancer..and the leep is done for u not to get cancer..yes is very rare that u would become infertile…actually not the infertility would be a problem coz i heard u can get pregnant anytime after leep..but there is an increased risk of miscarige…well i feel better now and the pink spooting went away too for now…baby dust to everyone and tasha again don’t be scared…there is no risk of infertility and the fact that u have cin does not make u a rarity…is very comon for wemen …if u see the comercials on tv they say that 75% of people had atleast once in life hpv and atleast one type ..so some might have more than one tipe …there are over 100 types of hpv…good luck

I had LEEP in 2005.. My husband and I tried for about 9 months to get pregnant and I finally did in the summer 2007. I had a miscarriage a few weeks later. I have been trying to get pregnant again since then (over a year ago) with no luck..

HEY EVERYONE,

just recently iwasinformed that i had a abnormal Pap Test and that i will have a colposcopy done 11/19 and im terrified. Me and my husband are trying have ourfirst child but it seems like it wont happen. By reading most of your success stories i know we will become pregnant soon!!!! Be Blessed

Hello! I just had a Leep procedure a week ago (CIN III), it was so much easier than I thought! Its more emotional if anything, please do not worry if you have to go though this procedure. Renee, a colposcopy not bad at all, do not worry, its just uncomfortable b/c they are looking at your cervix though a microscope for a few minutes. If they feel they need to take a biopsy they will, which to be honest, can be a little painful, but very mild pain, more of just a cramping/pressure feeling that lasts a few seconds. Everything will be ok

I got the phone call on my 27th birthday last year that I needed a LEEP procedure done. I had already had 3 full term pregnancies with no problems, and 2 other pregnancies that were not to term but for other reasons. I had NEVER had an abnormal pap test before. I got the procedure done and was told to continue with paps every 6 months. I missed my six month mark because of work and on the 4th of July found out I was pregnant again. My gyn did another pap test because it is now routine in pregnancies and my abnormal cells were back. During the first trimester my doc saw me every 4 wks. I had to change docs part way through and the new doc wanted me to have an ultrasound and visit every two weeks alternating to check for any shortening of the cervix. At my physical last week I was fine. Yesterday my ultrasound showed my cervix had in fact begun to shorten. I have to get another ultrasound on monday and then the doctors will decide what to do from there. For a mother who has never had problems like this, my kids were all past due, this is the scariest pregnancy I have ever had. I will add another message when I get my results next week.

I had my first abnormal pap this year 5-08, and shortly after had colposcopy/biopsy at the same time and was diagnosed with severe dysplasia. In June of 2008 I had two LEEP procedures, my doctor told me after the first one I shouldn’t have to come back except for a check up and then found out shotly after he needed to do a second to go deeper. I was never informed (even after asking) about the risk of caring a baby to full term he assured me everything would be fine. In Aug. 08 I found out I am pregnant with my second child, currently 14wks and will go in to see a specialist to measure the cervix by ultrasound. My ob said they want a second opinion on how my cervix looks…. I am freaking out and hope I do not need a cerclage or anything!!! Has anyone had one?

Hello everyone;
I am 30 yrs old, I have a 13 year old daughter (yes I was young)and I have just found that I am 6.5 wks preg. When I was 18 I had to have a leep done. I was not told about any risks, but common sense told me, when I got older, that it would cause problems, even now my dr says not to worry, well I am! After reading your stories I am both scared and hopeful does time make a difference, or does the age in which you have a leep make a difference? what are the chances of problems occuring?

well scared and hopefull,

I too have my concerns and I am definately not a doctor but from what my ob has told me sometimes it has a lot to do with how much of the cervix was removed during the LEEP. I had a substantial amount removed and I am currently crossing my fingers for no complications. Be sure to tell your doctors your concerns and you may be monitored more frequently than once a month but it is better to be safe than sorry:) good luck to you!

I had a LEEP done in 2003. Now I’m about to turn 33 and I hope to find a husband, so I can have a baby!! Still single, but working on finding someone ASAP. My last PAP was fine… Wish me luck

Hi, I had a leep in mid-2004 in June of 2007 I delivared my second child, vaginally. Only concern was during my third trimester is that I dilated/effaced early from having the LEEP & was put on bed rest & light duty during the last trimester. Other than that, things were fine.

I am 35 years old. I had a LEEP done in 2001. I have no children but was pregnant at age 18 which resulted in a miscarraige. My husband and I just began TTC in May with negative results. I am wondering if the LEEP is the reason we are having a hard time to conceive?

I had a leep done in december of 2007 and ended up having to get general anesthesia and my surgery had some complications i had a check up and things were starting to look ok in april i then did my 6 month follow up and well… abnormal. im worried they didnt get everything the first time around… what are the chances? also i am only 23 and getting married soon and want children if i have to have surgery again im scared i wont be able to have children. my first surgery was full of complications, i just want to complete my family. also my chances for twins is extremly high and now im scared if i have twins my cervix will hate me i think!!! any advice so i can hopefully stop freakin out?!?!?!

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I had a leep done Oct 6, 2008. I am planning to get pregnant in Spring of 2009. I am hoping all goes as planned and I don’t have complications. Wish me luck!!

I just had a leep done this passed friday and was planning on trying to get prego but have been told to wait at least 6-9months. Is this what others have been told? Or should I wait less or longer? I really want to get prego but dont want to risk having problems. Any advice would be great.

I was told that I have CIN III two days ago. I have a 6 week old baby girl. Does anybody feel that pregnancy triggers the abnormal cells? I never had an abnormal pap before. Also, has anyone had a LEEP for CIN III and cured the first time? My LEEP in scheduled for Feb. 4, and I am scared that the results from the pathologist when they send the removed tissue will be even more bad news. Just need some hope, I am really scared. All I want to do is to stat alive for my baby and husband.

i had a abnormal pap and it showed severe pre canceres cells i am only 16 my body is not done growing and i have to have a leep done the doctor said that they have not done any studys on someone this young and that he has not done a leep on someone this young so he does not no what kind of effect it will have on me. i am really scared all i ever have wanted and all i ever want is kids and now i may not be able too, even if i can i think ill be to scared to try because i dont think i would be able to handle the pain of losing a kid the thought of it already makes me want to cry

I am 22 yrs old and I havebeen with my husband for 5yrs. I have never get pregnant so I dont even know if i can concieve. I got an abnormal papsmear in sep 2008 and found out in december that I have moderate-dysplasia. I am going to have a leep procedure on jan 29 2009. I really want to have a baby with the man I love. I hope that this leep procedures actually helps me in getting pregnant asap.

its me again. I just wrote yesterday what i really wanted to ask if has there been anyone who before the leep prcedure tried having kids and it didnt happen…then after the leep proedure did u get pregnant? please i need to know before i start going to the fertility clinics.

I was 19 when I had the LEEP procedure done, after finding out that I had moderate-severe precancerous cells. After the LEEP, my next pap smear came back abnormal again! I’ve finally been normal for the past year thank god. After reading these comments, I’m both nervous and hopeful about getting pregnant. I pray that I will be able to carry a baby for the full term..
Keep thinking positive everyone!

I had a LEEP and uterine biopsies 4 months ago and am now 7 weeks pregnant.
This happened before I could get another check up. The biopsy results were good after the LEEP and uterine biopsies so I am not too worried.

I had a leep procedure one year after the birth of my daughter in 2001. Two years later, I delivered my son, now 6. I had no problems what-so-ever and all of my paps have been completely normal since.

Its Maria again. I had the leep done to me yesterday. It wasn’t as bad as I thought. I ony felt when the gyn was injecting the anasthesia. I was thinking of you all yesterday because you all gave me the courage to do it. I have a follow up in 4 weeks then I will try to conceive if everything looks good. Thank you all!! I will keep you posted.

I have 3 children including a set of twins!!!!

Hi,
I am 22 and recently got engaged, and look forward to having children with him. I am to have the LEEP this Thursday and am a bit terrified. I also have PSOS, so it adds to my complication of pregnancy in the future. Reading everyone’s stories has really given me a lot to think about in the future. I wanted to say thank you to everyone who posted on here, it has really given me the strength to go through this.

I am 25 and was diagnosed with High Risk HPV, had the colposcopy and biopsies done. They just called me and talk me they results were abnormal and I needed to have a LEEP done. I am engaged and we were going to start trying for a baby ASAP. Did anybody wait for having the LEEP and have a baby first? How long did they recommend before TTC? I was previously married and we had secondary infertility ( his side) and am not really looking forward to dealing with trouble getting pregnant again.

Thank you all for your comments. I have to have a LEEP done next month and my husband and I really want a baby. How long did you have to wait before it was safe to get pregnant???

I had the biopsy a few months ago. I now found out today that I Have to have the LEEP done next month : ( Im scared but heard its not as bad as the biopsy. Im only 21 and plan on having children later on. My doctor said this wont affect my baby making. Im going into same day surgery though. So ill be put under. I guess thats good.

Hi everyone,
I am 31 years old. I got mrried about 7 mo’s ago and we want to get pregnant next year. I was diagnosed with LSIL 1 and 2 and am having the LEEP procedure done tomorrow. My biggest fear is our ability to get pregnant and carry a baby to term after the LEEP. We were pregnant two years ago and I had a miscarriage, and am wondering if having had a miscarriage already before having the LEEP means I will definitely need the cerclage when we do get pregnant.

I had a LEEP 10 years ago and have since given birth to two children. I saw a specialist throughout both of my pregnancies, starting at the eigth week. I had some complications, as women with cervical surgery are prone to placenta previa and other issues, as well as placenta abruption. I had a tear in the placenta during my second pregnancy and was on best rest for four months. Also, I was told no sex and no major physical exercise for the duration of both pregnancies.

I was considered for a cerclage, which is the closing of the cervix to sustain pregnancy, but fortunate for me, I have cervical stenosis, so the scar tissue kept my cervix closed.

However, when it came time to deliver, I was unable to dilate, as all my ability to do so was cut away by the LEEP. So, I had two c-sections.

I guess my best advice for getting pregnant after a LEEP is to ensure that your doctor is along for the ride. Make sure you get referred to a specialist for high risk pregnancies to check cervical length throughout your pregnancy and monitor the placement of the placenta. Also, be sure you partner is on board with the whole thing, because it could require numerous doctor’s visits (bi-weekly), extra testing, bed rest, no sex for more than 10 months and sometimes just strain of having to be taken care of.

I wish you well and hope thinsggo smoothly for you!

i had a LEEP in may of 2008. 3 month follow up pap and colp were normal, 6 mth pap was clear. Went for my 9 mth pap and it came back LGSIL. I am terrified i will have to have another LEEP. Has anyone had abnormal paps after LEEP that clear on their own?

I had a LEEP done in June 2004 and got pregnant in March 2006. I had a perfect baby boy and had not problems during my pregnancy.

I did have an abnormal pap again in March 2006. I was actually a couple weeks pregnant but it was just was too early to tell at that point. Mine did clear on its own and have had no problems since.

hi, I’m 18 years old and lost my baby at 10wks along and now my doc says i have whats called a CNI-2 i have no clue whats that is and she told me i had to get a L.E.E.P done I’m going in on Friday 13. 2009 and I’m so scared cause i want to have a baby my bf and i really want to have a baby but don’t know if we should wait on getting the L.E.E.P done or if i should do it. i was told getting a L.E.E.P done may cause you to lose your baby i don’t know if i could go through that again it really hurt when i lost my baby girl can ANYONE please help me I’m really scared and don’t understand whats really going on. please!

Wow !!! Everybody stories are so touching. Today is march 16 2009 and I had my LEEP done exactly 13days ago. My procedure went well but I was pregnant and miscarried before it was done. I thought maybe I would have a good chance in getting pregnant again but I’m so afraid to try. I’m worried I’m that small percent of women who can’t. I had such a bad side affect frm the Leep that I don’t ever want to go thru it again. But I will keep all u guys and your healthy babies in my prayers and hope you can pray that one day I will be able to conceive again

well I was told when I was 16 that I had abnormally high counts of A typical cells. I was later informed that those were just dormant cancer cells. I got pregnant with my son at 17 and gave birth just 2 months after turning 18. Shortly after my sons birth I had a colposcopy that showed the cells were changing and that I needed treatment imediately or I would end up with Cervical cancer. I had the surgery when I was 19 and am happy to report that I’ve had clear paps since my LEEP. I did have 2 miscarriages after my leep but am currently expecting my second child. My husband and I are happy becuase our last attempt at conception took us a very long time and we miscarried at 8 weeks. It had nothing to do with the surgery though as the baby had simply stopped developing. It is the most common reason for miscarriage and has nothing to do with LEEP procedures. I am 23 weeks pregnant right now and everything looks fine. My OB says that my cervix looks fine despite the fact that it is slightly shorter than normal. There was over an inch “snipped” off the bottom that was high risk and I am still fine. If you are concerned that your surgery will cause pregnancy problems than you need to take into account that stress is the number one contributer to miscarriage. If it happens it happens. Don’t concentrate on the negative. My story is certainly a positive one that I hope other women can learn from. Good luck and God bless.

JUST GOT RESULTS CIN2 CHANGES WITH HPV INFECTION. GUNA AV LARGE LOOP EXCISION. FEEL DIRTY… WATS HPV infectoin?…confused,worried, are my being a drama queen???

Hello there! I have had 2 Leep procedures…the first one was in 2003 and the second was in 2004. I have had clear pap smears for 3 years now(continued to have low grade abnormalities for 2 years after 2nd Leep) and just recently tested negative for HPV. I am currently 14 weeks pregnant and really worried about having an incompetent cervix. My cervical length was measured by abdominal u/s at 13 weeks and it was 3.2 CM. Tech acted like this was perfectly normal, I am a little worried that it is short. Did anyone else have their cervix measured this early? If so, what was your measurement and were you able to carry your baby to term? This is my first baby and I am so worried that something will happen to him/her!! Thanks!

Hi I’m 26, I have a six yr old boy I was nineteen when I had him so that came all to fast for me then. Now my husband and I are planning to have another child which we’re really excited about!! I had my IUD taken out and got the news I had an abnormal pap so I had to have a LEEP done on 03/10/09, the results came back the same. my check-up appt. is in sept, do we really have to wait until then to get pregnant or will the baby or myself be in danger if we got pregnant now? please help

I had a leap done in 2000 after my 2nd son. I was told I may not carry another baby. In 2007 I had a baby girl the only problem I had with her was early contractions but she was full term. In 2008 I got pregnant again. When they did my ultra sound they saw that my cervix was short I went in for a cerclog but they told me a had no cervix and that they could not do it they said they don’t know how I carried my last baby full term with no cervix. I am now 26 weeks and on bed rest I dilated 2 center meters already hopefully I can make it to 34 weeks. Thank GOD?

I have always had normal paps, but this year my doctor decided to add the HPV test to the list of things to test. My pap came back normal, but it showed I was positive for high risk HPV. After having the colposcopy, it was suggested that I have the LEEP procedure as well.

I had my LEEP procedure done today. I did a little reading about the procedure before my appointment, but I was almost scared out of having it once the doctor told me it could cause infertility. Nevertheless, I decided it would be better to go ahead and have the procedure instead of letting my moderate dysplasia get any worse.

The procedure was almost painless (except for the shot to numb my cervix which was more like a prick). I asked a lot of questions during the procedure and even asked to see the sample that was taken. The doctor said the procedure went perfect, so I am hoping that everything was removed and I dont have to go through it again (even though it wasn’t that bad).

After reading the above comments, I feel more assured that I will be able to have children when I am ready. Thanks so much for sharing!

I found out I have high-risk HPV last month. Last week I had my first colposcopy and biopsy performed. I’m pretty sure, based on the PAP results (LSIL/low-grade) that my biopsy results will require that I have the LEEP. My husband and I want to start a family ASAP. Have any of you ladies WAITED to have your LEEP after having a baby? And if so, did your displasia get worse b/c of the pregnancy? Thanks to everyone who is sharing their stories. It’s comforting to know I am not alone…

I had a leep about 10 years ago. Got pregnant Jan 2008 and at 17 weeks my cervix opened and a lost the baby. I was diagnosed with cervical incompetence due to the leep. Got pregnant again in July 2008 and had a cerclage put in at 15 weeks. Only made it to 26 weeks – cervix just couldn’t hold. Happy to say that my baby boy is doing just fine. Now I have found out that I have an abnormal pap after 10 year of being fine.

I was just told I have to have a LEEP done in 4-6 weeks (HPV+ for 4 years)– my doc told me NOT to get preg for at least 6 months — I feel confident however, after reading all of your comments that everything will be fine after the LEEP as long as I do not have an incompetant cervix — thanks for your experiences ladies! =)

Hello everyone! I just had my L.E.E.P procedure done today. For everyone who has concerns, I can tell you I felt no pain. They gave me a local anesthesia and I was out like a light. No pain except moderate cramping which can be in comparison with menstrual cramps. I’m afraid of pain so you can take my word. Pain level 1-10 I give it zero. I don’t see any blood just a little discharge. I’m 22 yrs old. Now I am waitng the results. My bf also wants us to have a baby soon. I have other issues as well. I have huge ovarian cysts on both ovaries. I’m taking birth control to shrink them. Hopefully, god willing we will be another success story!! best of luck to you all!

I had a LEEP procedure in 2003 at the age of 22 (don’t remember what my diagnosis was then). At that time, nothing was mentioned about any possible future issues or problems with pregnancy. I was just told it was something I had to do.

For me, the LEEP was VERY painful during the procedure. I cried because of how painful it was when they numbed my cervix with a local anesthetic. (I hate to scare people… I’m sorry.) For the following week or so, there was a terrible smell that I could smell through my clothes as the burned skin healed. I had to go for PAPs every three months after that for a year and everything was clear/normal after that.

In July 2008, I showed positive for ASCUS, but tested neg for HPV, so an annual PAP was set for this year. Had annual this month and it came back pos for LSIL, mild dysplasia. I am having a colposcopy tomorrow. I’m terrified thinking about the future pain of another LEEP and I am HOPING that I won’t have to have one. I’m not sure if my cervix is just unreasonably tender or what, because having my IUD put in Oct. 2007 was also incredibly painful, probably one of the most painful things I’ve gone through.

After finding out my diagnosis and doing research on the LEEP, I’m so scared that having two LEEPs will result in future miscarriages or Preterms when I do decide to have children. I’ve already been told that there is noticeable amount of scar tissue on my cervix from a prior LEEP. Is this normal? I really just don’t want to have a second one and have it affect my chances even more at having children one day. Here’s hoping for a success story and wishing luck to everyone else going through this as well.

Hello All,
In Dec 08 I went for my annual exam and unfortunately I was told that my pap test was abnormal showing CIN I and II..Afetr colposcopy and biopsy I had a leep done at the end of Feb ( the samples from the leap came back worse and showed CIN II and III) and today I went for my first pap test since. I am all healed now, no pain no discharge I feel great like the whole thing never happened…
But I sooo scared about the resoultsof the pap test
Was anyone cured after 1 leep? after having CIN II and III? I never had a baby andI am 31 I am terrified….Please respond.

I had 2 LEEPS for severe dysplysia. I got pregnant 6 weeks after my second one because my Dr said it was ok. I got pregnant with twins and it was a perfect pregnancy till 18 weeks when baby a’s sac broke. My cervix was too weak to handel the weight of the babies. I had to deliver my boys. I can’t tell you what this did to me. I am suprised I made it. Do LEEPS or cones cause incompetent cervix? No, but it makes it a risk. Can you get checked every week and miss your cervix shortining? Yes, I got checked 3 days before I ruputured and I was at a 3.5. I should not of had the second LEEP until after I had them since the dysplasis was localized. Or the Dr should of told me about waiting or a cerclage. He didn’t because 9/10 you will be find. I was the exception and they are out there. He could of froze it off which gets rid of the cells but doe not shorten the lenght or hender the strenght. He wanted the OR money my insurance pays not an office visit so that’s why he did it through surgury and didn’t wait( guess he needed the money for his new practice) I have an adominal cerclage place by Dr Haney of Chicago. This will insure my cervix does not let out on my baby again. Or that I will have an infection due to a vaginal cerclage. In my opinion if you have had a severe amount of cervical lenght compermised look at a preventative vaginal or adominal cerclage. If you have had a second trimester loss from rupture of membrains or infection, these are results of your cervix opening too early. Don’t go undiagnosed and have it happen again. After my sac ruptured my cervix closed becuase the weight was lightend. My Dr told me this was a fluke that infections sometimes get in there..bull. If your pregnant a closed cervix will protect the uterus from infection. If you have IC it opens to let the infection in. it wasn’t until I got a fourth opinion I as told it was IC and the reason my cervix closed back up. After I found this out I looked into fixing it and found what works best for me. Drs don’t like to get pregnant ladies scared a million things out of our control can go on during pregnancy. But the ones we can control we should be told about, get informed, ask your Dr to do a cervix exam before your pregnant and check to see it it is flushed.hth

I had a LEEP done back in April 2008. The area that had abnormal cells was very small, but the displasia was severe (can’t remember the technical term). I have had repeat paps every 3 months for a year after that, and all have come back normal. I am currently trying to conceive, and tried last month, but it didn’t work. I know that I shouldn’t be worried just yet, but I still am. Any thoughts? Thanks!

My daughter has been married three times and never conceived in spite of never using birth control. Last year she finally saw a Fertility Speciliast and learned she had severe Endometriosis (SP) with Cysts on both Ovaries, her tubes were blocked and she had tumors growing in and out of her uterus. I recently learned she had a miscarrage late last year (we go through spells of not talking) and I do feel badly for her as it know how it can affect young women. She is 38 and her Fertility doc told her if she was going to get pregnant, it was basically now or never. I am glad she found out all the problems she had, but she should have gone to a Fertility Specilist 10 years ago when it was apparent she was unable to conceive. I think at going on 39, any time she conceives she will probably miscarry and should look into perhaps adopting. I still love her and wish her the best, but sometimes some women just aren’t able to conceive or if they do, they go through the heartbrak of multiple miscarriages.

i am 39 weeks and 4days. My due date Is July 21. I had the leep done last year. I had no complications through my pregnacy. But know I am not dialating or any contractions. I feel anxious and nervous. Should I keep waiting until baby decides to come on her own or push for a c- section?

You guys have to stop to think about if you can get pregnant or if so, if you can miscarriage the baby. Look, things pass in my mind too. I have CINI/CINII and I will have a LEEP next Monday July 17th.
My plan was getting pregnant for the next 2 to 3 months, but I believe I will have to wait a little more.
The point is, reading all this comments, sometimes I got with hope, sometimes I got scarry. But we are all different. our bodies are different…and each could have the problem in different areas. ONLY after the LEEP, the dr. can really tell you what is the next step.
Just remember it is all in our mind.
We all will be pregnant!!!!! I believe in God! and if something happens, is because it had to happen, but I am sure we all can be pregnant after a LEEP. gOOD LUCK!

so i had a leep done in april this year and thought everything was fine and now when me and my hubby have sex or he puts his fingers in my i start bleeding and dont know why. gotta find out.

i had leep on 9/07/2009 , i already have a child . but as i was informed there are many problems with future pregnancies after leep, does it affect on fertility or can it have a negative impact on laboring , can it cause problems with dilating, and me Georgian doctor , i had a leep done in the republic of Georgia tells e not to conceive during two years , please tell me more about it

Im 27, will have LEEP in one month, i was just diagnosed CIN 2 the other days… Now im extremely nervous, cs i havent done any other opreations yet, also worried if i can have a baby in coming years. I got with hope and scarry from the all comments too. Indeed, we are different, our bodies,lives and fate.

We all will be fine, believe in yourself! Best of luck to everyone !!!

Hi,I had LEEP performed about 11 yrs ago. I actually got pregnant about 5 yrs ago, I only found out I was pregnant because I was having a miscarriage. I finally got pregnant this year and I’m right at 2 months.. I’m just really praying that this will be a healthy and prosporous process.. I’m due June of 2010.