Hello!
Back in March I had the Leep procedure (not all that bad to be honest with you) and I had to have this as I was a CINII - III. Not good - granted, but after the LEEP I was told that I should be OK and to return in 6 months for another PAP. So I am not due until about Sept. Anyhow, since the LEEP I listened to the DR and didn't have sex or anything for 2-3 weeks thereafter. However, it's been 4 months now and I still seem to have spotting after sex and strange discharge. (Now foul smell or anything...but blood tinged). Has anyone had this same thing and what did the DR tell you? All they tell me is that it's either break through bleeding from being on the pill still and/or to provide myself with "pelvic rest" (aka - no sex) and allow it time to heal. I think that there is more wrong, but don't want to look crazy by calling or going in to the DR all the time. Any advice or similiar situations that might help me understand if perhaps my cervix is still healing and if so, when did this finally stop? When will I NOT have to wear liners etc.....all the time. I am getting frustrated with this and never used to have this much trouble with something like this and it has me very worried. Please your thoughts, comments or experiences are welcome and helpful.

Hi

Out of interest how long did you wait before you had sex? Only reason I ask is that I was told to wait 6 weeks and they told me if I had sex any sooner than that i would probably have some spotting after sex fro about 3months. Could this be what happened to you? I dont think its anything to worry about at all, just the fact your cervix is very tender.

take care x

Hi there, thanks for getting back to me.

I was told to wait 2 weeks.....I had the LEEP done back on March 15th (If I remember the exact date correctly!).......

I did actually wait about 3 weeks, but even still I was putting it off for some time. I do realize that it's tender, but I am sick of having to worry about the spotting etc......sure doesn't make you very comfortable and worries me enough to believe that something else is wrong, or they didn't get it all etc....

oh I know what you mean, and I'd feel the same. its strange as I has CIN II and was told to wait 6 weeks to avoid spotting after sex. its strange we are all told different dates isnt it really as there is a big difference between 3 weeks and 6weeks...there is no wonder we all get confused.

I would guess your cervix would not be healed after 3weeks (and perhaps you may have just delayed the healing process slightly)! I know its been 4months but its not that long really so I wouldnt worry! My antie had bleeding after sex and discharge for about 5month but they doctors checked her for infection during her follow up colposcopy and all seemed fine. he just said that it will eventually clear up and it did but she was really embarrassed and worried bout it. its been nearlly six weeks for me and im getting nervous to actually have sex...as not sure if it will hurt etc.x

I waited five weeks and then still had spotting and cramping afterwards. It didn't hurt during, but I got all emotional afterwards and cried about everything for about an hour! I felt so stupid afterwards. This was Friday. Just yesterday I went to the beach for the first time for me 2nd surfing lesson and had to cut it way short because all the activity caused me to start spotting again! This does get so frustrating doesn't it?!

Yea this whole thing is very frustrating and it happens to me more just after sex than anything else, and I feel bad because it makes me not want to because it takes a good week before it goes away (the spotting). On top of that I worry that it is sensitive and not healing well because more is wrong. I will of course know more when I have my follow up PAP in Sept, but I pray hard that it comes back clean and clear. I really don't know how people handle cancer or even coming close to it like I was - I have been an emotional mess from the day I received the letter that things weren't good and I would have to come back in. Of course my husband tells me to think like a guy and not worry about it. Nice huh? I have a 2 year old and I want to watch her grow up....I don't want to go through this again....that is for sure. And of course my hubby doesn't understand the whole I don't want to have sex thing so this can heal better - he doesn't get that either....I can't tell you how many times I have come out of my daughters room crying while putting her to bed because I have been so scared and upset about this whole thing......can anyone relate?

I can relate to this for sure. Its enough that we have to go through this scary thing, but my boyfriend doesnt quite grasp that our sex life has been effected before of THIS. He keeps saying that we have no sex life because, but doesnt realize that I have no control in that I cant have sex while recovering from the LEEP or in the past right after my biopsies. I do not think all men understand that us woman get equally as frustrated. Not only can we also not enjoy sex but on top of that we are the ones having to deal with being scared, having procedures and everything else that goes along with it!

I got on the computer to research the LEEP procedure and showed it to my fiance so he would understand it and see what exactly was happening. Then, when I was in the mood he would tell me no, so I could heal. Maybe keeping them educated and informed is the best way to go.

I tried to educate mine - both via the Internet and with the information from the Dr's office......didn't work. He can be a very selfish man, that is for sure.