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I'm so very lucky to have an incredible network of family and friends to rely on. The Jo's forum was full of women sharing similar experiences and this was immensely helpful to read. The benefit of LLETZ is that it prevents potential cervical cancer from developing which, in many cases, will outweigh the risks.

However, like all treatments, LLETZ has risks and you may have some physical or emotional effects because of the treatment. Talk to your colposcopist before treatment if you are worried about any risks. They can answer your questions and give you support. After treatment, your GP or a specialist doctor will be able to offer support. You may have bleeding because of the soft scab that forms on the cervix where the cells were removed. This may bleed while it heals. The bleeding is usually like a period, but may be slightly heavier than your normal period.

About 10 days after treatment, the bleeding may get heavier. This is common and a sign that the scab is healing. Your first period after treatment may be slightly heavier or out-of-sync with your regular cycle. If you are on blood thinning medication or you have a haematological condition, you must tell your colposcopist because you may have a higher risk of bleeding after LLETZ.

If the bleeding is soaking through a period pad every hour, call the contact number given by your colposcopy team or call out of hours. This is sometimes called delayed haemorrhaging. The hospital team or will be able to advise you and make sure you get the right care.

Some pain is expected for between 2 days to up to 4 weeks after treatment. The pain varies from person to person, but should not be too severe. It is often described as a cramping pain, like a period. You can talk to your doctor about over-the-counter medication that should help. Some people may experience pain for longer, but it usually goes away within 3 months. If you are in a lot of pain or find it is affecting your day-to-day life, talk to your GP.

They can advise on pain medication, offer reassurance based on your medical history and, if needed, will be able to check you are healing properly. Changes to vaginal discharge can last for about 4 weeks. Straight after treatment, you may have a watery, brown vaginal discharge. About 10 days after treatment, you may notice a coffee granule-like vaginal discharge.

This is normal and a sign that the soft scab on your cervix is healing. Between about 1 and 14 in 0. Talk to your GP if your vaginal discharge smells bad, or is a yellow or green colour.

If there is a chance you have an infection, you will be offered antibiotics. Giving birth prematurely is more likely if you have had LLETZ more than once or had more than 10mm of your cervix removed.

They may refer you to a specialist in preventing preterm birth. This is called cervical stenosis. If this happens, the passage between the womb and vagina may become partly or fully blocked. You may not have any symptoms of cervical stenosis.

If you have periods, they might become irregular or painful. If you are trying to become pregnant, the sperm may not be able to get to the womb. It may also be harder for your doctor or nurse to do cervical screening in the future, but you can be referred to colposcopy if this happens. Cervical stenosis can sometimes be treated with cervical dilators to help widen the cervix. The figures in this section are taken from that research to help you feel as prepared as possible.

It is important to remember that everyone heals at a different pace and will have a different experience after LLETZ. These feelings could be positive, such as relief that you have had treatment, but you may also feel worried about how your body will recover. Daffodil Day. Dry July. Girls' Night In. Walking Stars. The Longest Day. Volunteer with us. Ways of volunteering. Regional fundraising groups. Corporate volunteering. How do I become a volunteer? Volunteer opportunities. Volunteering FAQs.

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