Patient's question:
I had an abortion on January 8th (because I had received vaccinations and taken many cold medications, I was afraid of having the child). The procedure I underwent was a hysteroscopic procedure. During the abortion, the doctor discovered that I have severe cervical disease. The conditions include cervical erosion, cervical laceration, cervical hypertrophy, and cervical cysts. The doctor (from a private hospital) recommended that I come back 3-7 days after my next menstrual period to undergo a LEEP procedure, saying that it can address all these issues in one go and will not interfere with future fertility (I have already given birth to one child and plan to have another). However, I later heard from other doctors that I should never undergo a LEEP procedure unless absolutely necessary, as it involves removing several layers of the cervix and may increase the risk of miscarriage in the future. Now, I am really conflicted about which treatment method to choose. Is it true that the LEEP procedure actually removes several layers of the cervix and interferes with...Doctor's answer:
LEEP surgery can indeed treat severe cervical erosion, but it is recommended to wait until after conception before undergoing the procedure. This is because if a natural birth occurs later, cervical erosion may reoccur. Therefore, it is better to delay the surgery for a later time. Additionally, proper breastfeeding should be ensured. Abortion surgery poses significant harm to the cervix, so it is important to maintain good hygiene during sexual activity. Cervicitis, this condition, is difficult to fully heal. Friends suffering from this condition should always maintain an optimistic attitude and face it with a positive mindset. Only in this way can they boost their confidence in combating cervicitis and believe that recovery is certain.