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Can Cervical Ectopy Reduce The Chances Of Getting Pregnant?

Cervica; ectropion Q : I have a cervical ectropy which causes excessive amount of bleeding between periods. I have had numerous tests and am told it is due to contraceptives previously taken (I\ ve been off these since June 10). I have a clear biopsy and have had STD tests which are clear. I and my partner are also hoping to conceive and have been loosely trying for 6 months. I am due some surgery for the ectropy soon but would like to know if the ectropy is damping my chances of conceiving, given the amount of blood. I fully understand my menstrual cycle and am having a normal cycle with tested evidence of LH at regular intervals each month. My partner and I are concerned but there is no pressure or stress regarding the issue between us. We would just like to know if the ectropy can prevent conception and some information as to how. thanks
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
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Ectopy of the cervix is a condition where you have a lot of the gland tissue, normally found in the canal of the cervix. This tissue easily bleeds when scraped. It has no bearing on fertility or the ability to safely carry a pregnancy. The hormones of pregnancy normally cause ectopy to happen during the second trimester. So you do not need any surgery to correct the ectopy unless it makes you bleed so much that it is dangerous or bothersome to your life. But it may come back while you are pregnant, however neither the surgery or having ectopy affects whether you can conceive or safely carry a pregnancy.

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Regards, Dr. Brown
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Can Cervical Ectopy Reduce The Chances Of Getting Pregnant?

Ectopy of the cervix is a condition where you have a lot of the gland tissue, normally found in the canal of the cervix. This tissue easily bleeds when scraped. It has no bearing on fertility or the ability to safely carry a pregnancy. The hormones of pregnancy normally cause ectopy to happen during the second trimester. So you do not need any surgery to correct the ectopy unless it makes you bleed so much that it is dangerous or bothersome to your life. But it may come back while you are pregnant, however neither the surgery or having ectopy affects whether you can conceive or safely carry a pregnancy. I hope this answers your question, and that this advice was helpful to you. Regards, Dr. Brown