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Biopsy Showing Infected Cells On Cervix And Advised To Go For Leep Cone Procedure. How Long Can I Delay The Procedure?
Hello, i am a 34 year old mother of two boys. i recently had a biopsy done becuause i have hpv. the results of the biopsy were that i have infected cells on my cervix. the specialist recommended that i get a leepcone procedure done but i would like to have more children and am afraid to run the risk of miscarrages from the procedure. i know i'm not giving you alot to work with here but how long do you think i can put of the procedure before running a high risk of the cells becoming cancerous? i was told i could also end up getting cryotherapy. i was told depending on which one the insurance would be that would be the one i end up getting. i am really scared.
Sat, 23 Nov 2013
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It is understandable to be scared.
Though cervical cells can take a long time to transform from the initial changes to cancer, it would be best to have the procedure done when suggested by your doctor.
There may be a slight increased risk of cervical incompetence (when the cervix opens during pregnancy) but this can be treated with a suture.
The benefits of ensuring that there is no risk to cancer progression outweigh the risks.
I hope this helps
It is understandable to be scared.
Though cervical cells can take a long time to transform from the initial changes to cancer, it would be best to have the procedure done when suggested by your doctor.
There may be a slight increased risk of cervical incompetence (when the cervix opens during pregnancy) but this can be treated with a suture.
The benefits of ensuring that there is no risk to cancer progression outweigh the risks.
I hope this helps
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