Advice Please - Cancer: Cervical & Ovarian Message Board

SLJ16 · 03-30-2006, 12:31 PM

Hi-I'm a 26 year old female. I've had two paps showing Mild Dysplasia, HPV and I had a LEEP each time. Then I had an abnormal pap after my second LEEP that was ASCUS. I had a colpo but no follow up treatment. I just went to my 3 month follow up pap last week and got the results today. Low Grade Mild Dysplasia. So now i'm going back in April for a colpo. I'm nervous AGAIN. I don't know why this keeps happening. I know that I should be a little thankful its mild and i'm sure that there are other women on this who have gone through worse, but i'm scared. I really could use some helpful advice. I always find this site to be so supportive.

lovethoscurls · 03-30-2006, 01:38 PM

You probably know more about it then I do, but I am 21 I have moderate and severe dysplasia and had cryo done in August. I am now having LEEP done next week. My doctor told me he doesn't at all treat Mild dysplasia he just re-paps every 4 months, most of the time the body heals itself of mild dysplasia occasionally if it doesn't get better or correct itself he will treat it but most of the time it isn't necessary. I think before I let him treat you with LEEP again for Mild dysplasia I would get a second opinion, if you plan on having children. My doctor told me that doing LEEP more than once can cause pre-mature births later. I am also told they can stitch you so this doesn't happen but if you don't need it then why take the chance? Just thought. I am not at all second guessing your doctor...I am just a patient dealing with the same issues as you but if I were you I would think about talking to someone else if he decides he wants you to have LEEP done again for MILD dysplasia. Good Luck!!

tpagm · 03-30-2006, 02:55 PM

Hey-

I am pretty much going through the same thing. I had a leep 03/2005...follow up pap came back ascus 07/2005...next follow up normal 10/2005 and then 01/2006 mild dsyplasia. I have another follow up pap in 04/2006. Its a never ending story. My doctor did say that the dsyplasia can come back on other parts of the cervix. So I guess that is what is going on...I just don't know. But its frustrating and I just try not to let it get to me since there is really nothing I can do. I just really wish this could all go away. I was so happy thinking I could just go back to yearly paps. I can't wait for that day to come.

Good luck

kitkatD · 03-30-2006, 06:13 PM

I agree that maybe you should get a 2nd opinion & do the wait & see approach since this is mild dyplasia. I already think the 2 LEEPs are a bit excessive for CINI. The only thing I can think of for this to keep coming back is that you are possibly getting reinfected with HPV. But, then again dysplasia can keep coming back over & over. That is why follow-up is essential for good health!

Anyway, good luck with whatever you decide. I personally would not do another LEEP. I am surprised they want to keep doing LEEPs! Find someone who is looking out for your health, not their pocketbooks. Not saying your doctor is crazy or anything, but I really don't understand the reasoning for all the LEEPs. Maybe you should ask him/her point blank why they keep doing this to you. Take care.

cincbcat · 03-31-2006, 06:29 AM

I have had two LEEP's for severe dysplasia. My Dr. told me that under no circumstances would he do 3 LEEP's on anyone. His next step, if I continue to not improve, would be to refer me to an oncologist who specializes in gynecology. My Dr. would only do a LEEP on someone with moderate to severe dysplasia, never for mild. Please consider getting a second opinion. Soon it will be to the point where your fertility is severely affected. Good luck to you :-)