Why won't my hpv clear itself? i have had the leep done. and it still comes back... i was even pregnant while having it, and it did not clear it! help

LEEP: unfortunately the procedure that you had is meant to get rid of any pre cancerous cells that are found on the cervix. The procedure itself does not get rid of the virus, although it can help increase the chances of clearance. Your body can sometimes get rid of the virus but that's less likely as you get older.stay away from smoking and continue following up with your pap smears.

Frustrating: I'm sorry, that's very frustrating. The issue is HPV does not "clear itself" and pregnancy does not cure it either. Since HPV is microscopic and can be dormant -no visible lesions - it's not always possible to guarantee 100% removal even with a LEEP. I know this sounds discouraging; please discuss a longer term plan with your own doctor and good wishes.

Doesn't always clear: HPV doesn't always clear itself from young women. We don't know a lot about why, but we know one thing for certain. Women that smoke almost never clear the virus. If you do smoke, that should be your first step! Hope this helps!

Give it time: LEEP removes cervical tissue with displasia, but HPV often also infects surrounding tissues of the cervix, vagina, etc. It is the immune system that eventually clears HPV, not the LEEP procedure itself. This typically takes 6 months to 2 years, longer for some HPV types than others. No worries if no dysplasia (SIL, CIN, etc), but discuss with your doctor if still HPV positive a year after LEEP.