Hi everyone,
Has anyone here had a LLETZ for abnormal cervical cells and now in early pregnancy?
I had this procedure about 7 years ago and now quite worried about having a weaker cervix. Just worried if anyone else had this? Did you need a stitch? Getting quite nervous about it.
Thanks in advance!
Best of luck to everyone on here 🤞🏻🌟
Hello lovely, hope you're doing ok! I had some cells removed from my cervix about 15 years ago, and at each transfer I've had (different doctors each time) they have said that if it's successful I should talk to the NHS about getting a stitch. Apparently there are different ones that you can have but the safest is a TAC stitch which is high up.
Best of luck xx
Thanks so much Millbanks! After years of trying to get pregnant, I now have this to worry about. I mentioned it to my midwife and she said I’ll get a scan to see how short the cervix is. Just quite nervous about it xxx
It's just not what you need is it!! Fingers crossed it's a good length and you don't need it 
xx
Hi Peanutchips! I had treatment for abnormal cells but it wasn't a LLETZ (the consultant advised me against it as I hadn't had kids yet) and did enquire once pregnant as I was concerned.....got told as I didn't have the LLETZ I shouldn't worry and they left it at that. I would have a chat with your midwife and express your concerns and ask if you could have a stitch.....I think it has a lot to do with your cervical length after the procedure. I think, if I remember correctly Scarlett13 had a stitch and if I remember correctly it was due to a LLETZ or a cone biopsy. She doesn't come on here much but may see the notification from me mentioning her. Hope you're keeping well!xx
Thanks so much Cinderella! A stitch has been mentioned and my midwife has referred me for a scan. After all these years trying to get pregnant I’m now worried about this. I’ll see if Scarlett has any old posts about it xxx
The flipping worry never stops does it?! Sounds good that your midwife is on the case which is reassuring. It may well be that your cervical length hasn't been too affected by the LLETZ and you don't need it but better to be checked over.xx
Scarlett13 hopefully she'll see this now. Xx
Thank you 😊
Hi Peanutchips. I wonder whether it might be an idea to have a hysteroscopy so that your womb. endometrium and cervix can be checked out fully. At least you should then know whether your cervix is capable of carrying a baby to term. Good luck! Diane
Hi Diane, thanks for this. I am already 9+3 weeks pregnant with twins so looking to see if people had experiences of managing this when pregnant x
Hi. That's wonderful news. Hope all continues as it should. I'm sure someone will have their story to tell you. Take care. Diane
Hi I had LLETZ procedure and am now in third trimester. Your cervix length will be measured regularly usually until 24 weeks. If it gets to below 25mm they will discuss a stitch. Above 25mm is generally okay. Having a LLETZ procedure does not automatically mean you have an incompetent cervix. A stitch comes with additional risks so it’s best to have one only if there actually is an issue. My cervix did not reduce to 25mm at any point, but I have been on progesterone until 34 weeks just in case / to put my mind at ease. Progesterone strengthens the cervix without being so invasive. Good luck at your scan! X
Thanks so much for this Nat! Yes, they have suggested I continue with cyclocest pessaries beyond 12 weeks for this. Did they tell you these had to be taken vaginally? Xx
Yes they specified to me to take them vaginally. On Facebook there’s a group called ‘incompetent cervix UK - pregnancy related’ you might find useful. A lot of the women on it discuss LLETZ and how their body was during pregnancy / treatment. But a warning, there’s a lot of discussion of late pregnancy loss which is actually quite upsetting to read when you are pregnant and already worried x
Thanks Nat, that’s really helpful. Yes, I think perhaps I’ll avoid that for now as probably not good for my anxiety. I hope your pregnancy is going well xx
No direct experience, but a really good friend had this between baby 1 and 2. She had secondary infertility issues. When she did get pregnant with her second she had a few extra scans and monitoring and they mentioned a stitch to her as well early on in her pregnancy. She didn't need it in the end and had a home birth in August just as she wanted.
So sorry to hear you have more to worry about, but hopefully it's just something to keep a eye on and monitor and no extra intervention is needed. xxx
Thanks so much London_lady! It’s good to hear I’m not alone with this and that it can be ok. How are you getting on? Xx
Feeling very pregnant now. Hopefully next month he will make his appearance. Just starting to feel comfortable buying things. All my friends don't get why I haven't got all the bits already, someone even asked if my hospital bag was packed! I literally have 3 baby grows. But slowly slowly I'm adjusting to the idea this is actually happening.
So exciting you're carrying twins! I love all the twin stories on here. You must be due your 12 week scan soon? Xx
Hi I dont have any advice on this in particular but I will be having an app this week on possibly getting a stitch put in place due to my first loss, so I can send more info on the stitch as and when i get it x not sure if that helps on your particular situation tho xx
Hello! I will send you a private message xxx
Thanks Scarlett! 🙏🏻 xx
Hi lovely ☺️ I had a lletz in 2019 and had my 28 week appointment today with consultant as the pregnancy is classed as ‘high risk’ (because of IVF and my age) I specifically mentioned the procedure and he said he wasn’t concerned and my midwife throughout hadn’t been either as cervix has been closed and the correct length etc. as it should be. They said there is a very slightly higher chance of preterm labour but that can also happen for other ladies who haven’t had this too.
They see no reason why I can’t just plan for a natural birth despite the lletz, my age (38) and IVF pregnancy. But have suggested a 32 and 36 week scan to keep an eye on baby.
Hope that helps alleviate some of your fears (of which I have had the same!) and congrats again xx
Thanks so much Twiglet! Yes definitely helps to know that others have been through this. I hope your 32 and 36 scans go ok and all is well. 28 weeks already! Wow! Xx
Hi lovely, yes me! I didn't realise I had to mention it to midwife as you get extra monitoring. I had little bleed at 14 weeks ( due to rough patch on cervix )and it was picked up then . I have two scans on my cervix to check everything ok . First was was fine, second is at 22 weeks. If all ok they then discharge you etc.
Xxxx
Thanks for replying Kath! Sorry you had a scare. Good luck with your second scan. Did they say they’d put a stitch in if needed then? Hopefully you won’t need one, just interested to know how they manage it xx
Hi Peanutchips,I had cervical stitches at 14th week of pregnancy. My doctor did it because i got only one blastocyst from my previous round and she didn’t want any risk of miscarriage.
Thanks for this Meghan, was everything ok afterwards? Also, how long does it take to heal? Xx
They did it under anaesthesia and been in hospital for 3days to make sure I don’t make a move. On 4th day also there is effect of anaesthesia on me that is being drowsy. From 5th day I have started my day routine. I have been wfh. And I don’t see any difference of having stitches at cervix actually ( I don’t have more physical activity other than cooking from FET).
Hi hun just thought Id update you on info about the stitch , my consultant said they would give me further information when I need to actually have it done 🤦🏼♀️ So sorry just thought id let u know that I hadnt forgotten. Hope your ok
Thanks so much lovely, I really appreciate that. I just read about your scare too. Sounds so awful, you poor thing. Is everything ok now? Hope you’re ok xx
Im doing ok hun thanks for asking x we shall see next week as iv booked a private scan xx 🤞🙌
Sounds like a good idea. Be nice to see buba probably this time, best of luck ❤️ xxx
Ah yes, I have been thinking of this too. I had my LLETZ done 22 years ago now (I'm 42) and just had my embryo transferred last week (positive according to HPTs). I'm going to mention this at my six week scan- thanks for asking the question! I was really hoping as it was over 20 years ago that it won't matter but during retrieval and transfer I was asked if I'd had surgery on my cervix as apparently the opening was so small they couldn't fit the catheter in to put the embryo in! I'm hoping that might mean there won't be any problems! Good luck! xx
Congrats on your BFP! Yes this was similar with me. My first transfer on the NHS was a nightmare because they couldn’t get the catheter in. My private clinic were fab though, did a mock transfer and draw a little map so they knew how to do the transfer, which was straightforward. Best of luck to you xx
Thank you! And congratulations to you too! xx
Hi There! I've just posted about this. I had a lletz procedure in late 2018. I am 12 weeks pregnant and I had a huge blood discharge last Wednesday. This is the first blood loss since the beginning of the pregnancy. Could this blood loss have been caused by a weak cervix? Did you have this symptom? Thank you.
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