A 23-year-old female asked:
i have had 3 abnormal pap tests i have an appointment to get my cervix lasered to correct this. i am 5 weeks pregnant should i cancel my procedure?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kevin Brown answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Cervical dysplasia: In general, most mds will delay treatment of cervical dysplasia during pregnancy. Please communicate your pregnancy status to your provider so an informed decision can be made.
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Dr. Mark Doherty answered
Gynecologic Oncology 39 years experience
Yes: You should inform the practitioner that has scheduled you for the laser treatment immediately. It is unusual to do a laser treatment upon someone known to be pregnant. Unless a cancer is suspected, abnormal pap smear treatments are best delayed until some time after a pregnancy is delivered.
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