I’m new here, and just wanted some guidance…the internet is ruddy scary!
So…the back story. I received an abnosmal smear with severe dyskaryosis with high risk HPV. I attended colposcopy where the doctor said my cervix looked okay and a punch biopsy was all fine. I attended the colposcopy clinic again and the doctor again told me my cervix had no changes, but we would repeat the smear as it was still showing severe dyskaryosis with high risk HPV.
I have now been booked to have the LEEP procedure on 22nd August. My mind is in overdrive.
Do they biopsy the LEEP sample? If so, whay are they looking for?
What happens if there is something there? What happens next?
My anxiety is unbearable. I am okay in the day as I am busy with my 4 year old, but at night I find myself frantically researching and not being able to sleep. I am hoping to have another child in the future, but my pessimism is playing on my mind.
Any help, guidance, advice would be massively appreciated!
LEEP is another name for LLETZ which is the procedure used to remove the abnormal cells, they do also take a sample so that they can check that all of the abnormal cells have gone.
From what I’ve read the procedure is very successful, and I don’t believe it’s overly uncomfortable so try not to worry. If you search LLETZ in this forum or head to the ‘treatment for abnormal cells’ section, you’ll find absolutely loads of people who’ve had this procedure.
Try not to worry and it’s great that you’re going to have the cells removed!
Being completely honest, the most uncomfortable bit was the anaesthetic needle. Other than that, it was absolutely fine. The anaesthetic makes you feel really strange, but I quite enjoyed it (strange I know)! It elevates your heart and makes you tremble due to the andrenaline. These symptoms only lasted around 20 minutes. The whole procedural waa fine though. If you can, I’d advise someone driving you there and back.
I’ve been quite lucky so far, just cramping mainly. I do feel exhausted today though, but apparently it can be a side effect of the anaesthetic.
Hi Linsey
Glad all went well for you and you are not too uncomfortable now. Yes the thought of the anaesthetic needle is freaking me out a bit ,how long did the whole procedure take? X
Hello lovely!
So far, to be honest, it hasn’t been bad. I had a light cramp for the first 4 days, then really bad cramping one evening. Since then its just been a light discharge and a very slight bit of blood. I thought it would be a lot worse than it has been. If anything, I feel tired more.
Hi Linsey
Thanks for the message ,the overall process was nowhere near as bad as I thought,had some bleeding and cramping tonight but okay. Going to MDT meeting and should here by the end of October,how are you doing? Xxx
Aww I am glad youre doing okay!
Im doing fine, bit more bleeding but nothing much. Hoping to hear back this week as I was told it would be 2-3 weeks and today marks 2 weeks! xx
,how long did the whole procedure take? X
,the overall process was nowhere near as bad as I thought,had some bleeding and cramping tonight but okay. Going to MDT meeting and should here by the end of October,how are you doing? Xxx
,keep me posted xx
