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[ardat-lili.livejournal.com]

Hi.. I haven't posted in this community for quite some time now. But I've noticed tons of new faces..and more input, as well.. so..on with my question.. I was diagnosed with HPV awhile back.. with cell changes on my cervix, blah blah blah.. reccommended for leep surgery, alas, I am a wimp..and haven't had the surgery yet because I'm too scared.. has anyone gone through this procedure?.. If so..your experience..please :)

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[4hour-ramona.livejournal.com]

hpv and leep info here - http://www.vaginapagina.com/atol.htm

[ardat-lili.livejournal.com]

so that's where that post went.. thanks :)

[jaclyn.livejournal.com]

um. you need to go. I don't mean to sound naggy but, being too scared for a LEEP will be nothing compared to the fear if you do end up with cancer of the cervix.

I've had the LEEP, and it isnt as big of a deal as everyone makes it out to be. there a pinch, but it feels a bit like a biopsy if youve ever had that.

It's quick, too.

Get it. And soon. When reccomended for a LEEP, it means you need to get it, and soon.



feel free to write me or message me for more information.

[tigerfemme.livejournal.com]

I would assume that the cell abnormality is severe - after I had the colposcopy, my doctors suggested that the cell abnormality for me was so mild they would take a "wait and see" attitude. It went away after about a year and a half, and, knock wood, hasn't returned. I keep up religiously on Pap smears, though, since HPV is both endemic and never leaves one's body.

Have you had a colposcopy (biopsies)? I do hope that they did this before recommending LEEP...I think I'm safe in assuming so; I doubt they'd recommend this on the basis of a Pap.

I've talked to people who have had LEEP done, and they say it's really no worse than the colposcopy. And I agree, if the abnormality is severe, I'd REALLY not put off the LEEP.

[jaclyn.livejournal.com]

I think this response was made for her.

;)

[tigerfemme.livejournal.com]

Tired as all get-out? Me?

Yes, it was meant for her...sorry about that! :)