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

leep( hpv) before 3 years. since then i go every 6 months colposc +pap clear. hpv dna ok, hpv test negative, have a scar tissue from leep that bleds after sex. it happens 3 years after leep. biopsy there shows cervicitis. but i m worry. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

: This all sounds pretty normal, but no distant forum can provide conclusive answers. Keep working with the doctor who has been treating you. If not certain about his or her expertise or advice, get a second opinion. Good luck.

Question 3

on depo-provera for 4.5 years, still no period and it has been 2 years.  just had an ultrasound and they discovered abnormal amount of fluid in uterus. also, discovered that my cervix is closed over due to scar tissue from a surgery (leep) 2 years ago. th

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You should discuss these findings with your doctor.  You could reopen the cervix to drain the fluid, but, given the paucity of symptoms, that may not be necessary.

Question 4

have a vessel in the scar of loop that bleeds after sex. the leep was before 3 years but that vessel in the scar bleeds 2 recent months. viopsy there cervicitis. can it be something serious? can b treated?

Accepted Answer

: Chronic cervicitis can lead to bleeding from sexual activity, and is usually treated with cryotherapy (freezing) which enables new epithelium to be generated to stop the inflammation and the post-intercourse bleeding.  Talk to your GYN physician for guidance and treatment. Kali tychi !

Question 5

scar tissue is a variety of what?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: I'm not sure what your question is.  Scar tissue is a an area of fibrous tissue where there has been an injury.  It has the same building blocks as normal tissue but they are arranged in such a way that they are usually stiffer.  There can be increased blood flow in the area with redness or an increase in pigment.

Question 6

does heart scar tissue cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Heart: No pain fibers in heart, if there's pain something is going on besides the scar alone being present.

Question 7

what does scar tissue on ovaries mean?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Scar tissue appeared there as a result of surgery or a previous infection.

Question 8

what does scar tissue look like on mri?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Sometimes not visible, but if large enough appears like an increased density (white appearing). Mri is good for visualizing differing density of soft tissue, including scars.

Question 9

what could cause scar tissue in the liver?

Accepted Answer

Cirrhosis: Scar tissue in the liver is also referred to as cirrhosis. It can be caused by excessive long term alcohol use, chronic hepatitis, bad fatty liver and some other more rare causes.

Question 10

how does scar tissue build up after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Normal process: Surgery is a trauma to the tissues. Inflammation results which is part of the healing process. Fibrous tissue  is the end result. Hence the scar, or adhesions if internal.

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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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Leep( hpv) before 3 years. since then i go every 6 months colposc +pap clear. hpv dna ok, hpv test negative, have a scar tissue from leep that bleds after sex. it happens 3 years after leep. biopsy there shows cervicitis. but i m worry. is it normal?

A member asked:

On depo-provera for 4.5 years, still no period and it has been 2 years. just had an ultrasound and they discovered abnormal amount of fluid in uterus. also, discovered that my cervix is closed over due to scar tissue from a surgery (leep) 2 years ago. th

A member asked:

Have a vessel in the scar of loop that bleeds after sex. the leep was before 3 years but that vessel in the scar bleeds 2 recent months. viopsy there cervicitis. can it be something serious? can b treated?

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Scar tissue is a variety of what?

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Does heart scar tissue cause pain?

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What does scar tissue on ovaries mean?

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What does scar tissue look like on mri?

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What could cause scar tissue in the liver?

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How does scar tissue build up after surgery?

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