L.e.e.p.

You need to look at the positive and that is to have it, be checked out, it is better than waiting and draging it out and having the cancer grow inside you. I know this for a fact because I had cancer and had a complete hysterectomy and I would rather had the hysterectomy then the cancer.
The best to you!
Sincerely,
sandy

I know you are nervous. I am awaiting biopsy results from a colposcopy. I have hpv and had an abnormal pap. I expect to have dysplasia as well, so i'm preparing myself for some type of surgery: cryosurgery, or leep to remove the abnormal areas. They found 2 small warts on my cervix, so I don't know if those will have to be removed or just monitored. Let me know how the procedure was so I have an idea what to expect. Thanks!

I noticed that the timing of this e-mail will be past your surgery. I had a leep done on april 13th, 2005. The procedure itself was painless and I had minimal to no bleeding afterwards considering I am a very bad bleeder and have many other medical issues that even scared my surgeon. I thought the recovery process was well and done with until I got my first period. I have never experienced so much pain in my vagina. It was very high up and it felt as though someone lit a torch up me. I have these ripping, tearing and burning sensations so chronic it is unbearable to do much of anything and sitting is the worst for me. These symptoms flare up a week before my period but now even those are all scattered. I have a surgeon who will not admit something went wrong and left starting back at square one trying to sort through 5 other serious conditions. All specialists blaming the other one and it is a never ending battle that feels like a full-time job when dealing with appointments on a daily basis. If you have these issues please seek medical attention asap and do not take no for an answer that it is something else. I have ran into a few people who have had the exact same issue and after years of trying to get answers it came right back to the leep procedure. Let my pain be a message to those who also suffer that you are not alone but to demand the care and respect your body deserves as a human being.

I found out I do have dysplasia, but because I have positive ecc (meaning the dysplasia is not only on the surface of the cervix, but up inside), I have to have a cone procedure/biopsy. It's different than a leep because mine is a general anesthesia surgery in the hospital, and it cuts a large cone-shaped portion of my cervix out. There are complications related to this, including infertility. I can deal with that, but i'm scared dysplasia will reoccur in the future and I will be forced to have repeat procedures, and possibly a hysterectomy. The thought of cancer scares the heck out of me also. Anyone been through the cone?

I have also had 2 cone biopsies before I had the leep and I am not sure why it is required to be in hospital nor under an anesthetic. It takes less time and although there is mild to moderate cramping during the procedure, you are fine to walk out and just rest for a day or so. After those results came in we did the leep as a way to remove any and hopefully all abnormal cells. If you are very susceptible to pain or just prefer to be "put under", it may be why they are choosing that route. You will be fine following as I have not met one person who actually became gravely sick after this procedure. Keep me posted crystal1111 as I am always interested in hearing the outcomes of these type of issues because of my own battle with this area.

Thank you ccb1974,

i think we may be the same age (1974-smile). I appreciate the feedback. I'm scheduled to have my surgery on the 26th of this month. I think I am most scared of the results of the biopsy. I originally had an abnormal pap, then a colposcopy with a biopsy (came back mild dysplasia-cin 1 with positive ecc). My doctor recommended the cone because of the dysplasia being in the endocervical area. She said they prefer to do general anesthesia rather than the spinal anesthesia, because it's quicker. I fall asleep, wake up and stay until I can walk, and then leave. That was her advice. I don't know how that varies. I think my worst fear is that the cone biopsy will reveal worse dysplasia or possibly carcinoma that didn't show up in the pap or the colposcopic biopsy. Do you know if that is possible? I have high and low risk strains of hpv and i'm definite that is the cause of this problem.

I just had a leep done wed 8/24. Im feeling pretty normal, just tired and bored. I was really nervous about it but everything seems fine. So sorry to read about you pain in menstration im expecting mine in a few days hopefull I dont get increased pain along with recovery. Best wishes on you recovery and staying pain free.