Pregnant after 35
Vincent
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Delivered 3 weeks and 2 days early via emergency c/s due to pre-e
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Abnormal Cervical Cells
Vincent
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I posted this originally to ?TTC After 35? board and received a suggestion that I should post my question here.
2010 was my year to get pregnant....Unfortunately, after a regular annual exam this past April, I was told that I had Level 3 Severe Cervical Dysplasia and had to have a Leep Procedure. I just had it done and was surprised to hear that after the 2 week healing time that I could start TTC. I?m not questioning the doctor?s expertise (though he wasn?t my primary doctor) but I am concerned that I?m over 35 and wonder if anyone had or knows someone that had issues TTC after this type of procedure. I?m told that I need to come back every 4 months with 3 positive pap exams and I?m feeling a little guilty TTC without getting a clean bill of health. This recent scare has my husband and I ready to board the baby wagon and fast, thoughts?
Delivered 3 weeks and 2 days early via emergency c/s due to pre-e
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Re: Abnormal Cervical Cells
don't know about TTC but wanted to let you know i had the same thing probably 8 years ago and haven't had an adnormal pap since. the only thing i know about a LEEP and pregnancy is your cervix might be a little weak and they will check you to make sure it's holding everything in place (sorry, this is by no means medical speak!) and if it's not, they may need to sew it shut. like i said, these aren't the technical terms, but that's the general idea.
good luck!
I had a LEEP between my 1st and 2nd pregnancies...they just kept an eye on my cervix during that 2nd pregnancy and I had no problems whatsoever. I imagine it depends on how much of your cervix was affected by the procedure as to if it would be a factor. Concieving shouldn't be affected by it, but make sure when you do get KU that your OB is aware so they can keep a close eye on your cervix.