How long does it take for your cervix to heal after Lletz?

The cervix should heal completely within four to six weeks, but some women make a full recovery as early as three weeks. A vaginal discharge and / or bleeding are usual for some weeks following treatment and are part of the healing process. This should stop or return to ‘normal’ as soon as the cervix is healed.

What happens to cervix after Lletz?

Changes to vaginal discharge 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.

Does Lletz weaken cervix?

Women with high-grade abnormalities should talk through their options with their doctor first. This is because some treatments can complicate a pregnancy. Cone biopsies and LEEP/LLETZ weaken the cervix so there is a small risk of premature birth, miscarriage and difficulty during labour.

How do you know if you have an infection after LLETZ?

Between about 1 and 14 in 100 (0.8% to 14%) people get an infection after LLETZ. 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.

How do I know if I have an infection after LEEP procedure?

Call your doctor right away if you have problems after surgery, such as:

Severe vaginal bleeding. This means soaking through a pad each hour for 2 or more hours.
Pain that does not get better after you take pain medicine.
Signs of infection. These include increasing pain, vaginal discharge that smells bad, and fever.

How do I know if I have an infection after Lletz?

How do you tell if you have an infection after Lletz?

What is LSIL?

Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL): little cause for concern. The tissue that covers your cervix is made up of squamous cells. Those cells are collected during a Pap smear and examined under a microscope. LSIL is a way of categorizing mildly abnormal cervical cells.

How do you know if you have an infection after Lletz?

Is it normal to smell after Lletz?

Some women experience this for between 2 to 4 weeks, but for some women it is longer and can last up to 6 weeks. Again, this is normal. If the discharge develops an unusual smell or you feel unwell with a fever, you may have an infection and we would advise you to visit your GP.

How do you prevent infection after LLETZ?

There are some particular things to avoid after a loop biopsy to prevent infection and to allow the cervix to heal: