Question 1

i had a leep procedure for cervical cancer. my cervix is mostly scar tissue with a small opening.  could this possibly lead to endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, yes: Restriction of the endocervical canal is a research documented cause of Endometriosis by causing retrograde menstruation.

Question 2

can i get cervical cancer in within a year of my leep for severe dysplasia?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Cervical cancer is rare at your age (23), and LEEP was intended to remove dysplastic pre-cancer tissue, so whatever low risk there was probably is now gone. However, your doctor probably advised follow-up exams and testing to assure there is no recurrence. Follow that advice, or contact the doctor's office if uncertain about it. Also ask about vaccination against HPV to further reduce future risk.

Question 3

i had a leep done 10 years ago, but still have the virus. will i get cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not Necessarily: Your leep was probably done for cervical dysplasia (high grade sil).  Hpv predisposes you to have recurrent disease and simply put, you benefit from continued surveillance or yearly pap smears.  If this is done, it is very unlikely that you will get cervical cancer.  Take care.

Question 4

can i develop cervical cancer in a year? i had a leep a year ago for severe dysplasia i have my appointment next week... really scared im 23.

Accepted Answer

Severe Dysplasia: Linda the reason they took the tissue out is it had the chance of turning into cancer,  I'm almost positive that they wanted you to come back in 6 months to get repeat testing, probably a colposcopy.  This is because they wanted to make sure everything was ok. So it has been a year now, there is no sense being so scared.  You need to get the exam and testing.  Chances are it will not be cancer!

Question 5

does precancerous cells/ cervical cancer start in the outside of cervix ? if found inside the canal is it treated the same way via leep or another way since its inside the canal?

Accepted Answer

: Most frequently "precancerous" cells (CIN) start in the endocervical canal and spread from that pint outward. However cancerous cells can occur anywhere on the outside of the cervix. CIN III (severe dysplasia) can be treated with freezing, LEEP, or laser procedures as needed.

Question 6

my doctor told me that i have cin 4 cervical cancer. she has already done a leep and i believe that she said that she has got it all. however, she wants me to get a hysterectomy done. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Cervical cancer: She is absolutely right. The cervix is part of the uterus. She is trying to save your life!

Question 7

my mother had cervical cancer at the age of 43, a surgeon performed salpingo- oophorectomy, are there long term side effects after such procedure?

Accepted Answer

??????: Your ? Makes no sense, if your mother had cervical cancer most likely she had either a cervical cone if it had not spread or a hysterectomy, if she had a hysterectomy then the surgeon may have also removed tubes and ovaries, but removing tubes and ovaries has nothing to do with cancer of the cervix, but is often done at the time of hysterectomy.

Question 8

endocervical curettage is a procedure in which the mucous membrane of the cervical canal is scraped using a spoon-shaped instrument the procedure is used to test for abnormal, precancerous conditions, or cervical cancer . why pap then? difference?

Accepted Answer

: Duplicate question. See previous reply.

Question 9

i've had cervical cancer twice i don't know if the reason why i have my p e r i od twice a month every couple of months could that be a reason?

Accepted Answer

Usually HPV: The human papilloma virus is responsible for almost all cervical cancer.  That's why all young women should have the hpv vaccine, it prevents this cancer!  get your daughters vaccinated!

Question 10

how quick does cervical cancer spread?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Early detection is curable and that's why pap smears are so important.  The ability to spread depends on a number of features- 
is it poorly differentiated?
What stage was it iwhen it was found?
Has it gone to lymph nodes already?
Sorry- wish i could be more helpful.

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Cervical cancer after leep procedure

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I had a leep procedure for cervical cancer. my cervix is mostly scar tissue with a small opening. could this possibly lead to endometriosis?

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Can i get cervical cancer in within a year of my leep for severe dysplasia?

A member asked:

I had a leep done 10 years ago, but still have the virus. will i get cervical cancer?

A member asked:

Can i develop cervical cancer in a year? i had a leep a year ago for severe dysplasia i have my appointment next week... really scared im 23.

A member asked:

Does precancerous cells/ cervical cancer start in the outside of cervix ? if found inside the canal is it treated the same way via leep or another way since its inside the canal?

A member asked:

My doctor told me that i have cin 4 cervical cancer. she has already done a leep and i believe that she said that she has got it all. however, she wants me to get a hysterectomy done. what should i do?

A member asked:

My mother had cervical cancer at the age of 43, a surgeon performed salpingo- oophorectomy, are there long term side effects after such procedure?

A member asked:

Endocervical curettage is a procedure in which the mucous membrane of the cervical canal is scraped using a spoon-shaped instrument the procedure is used to test for abnormal, precancerous conditions, or cervical cancer . why pap then? difference?

A member asked:

I've had cervical cancer twice i don't know if the reason why i have my p e r i od twice a month every couple of months could that be a reason?

A member asked:

How quick does cervical cancer spread?

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