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Colposcopy & TTC

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Anitamartini · 27/12/2023 17:54

Hi all

Forgive me if this is longwinded.

I'm 37 and I came off contraception at end of September with the intention of beginning TTC #1 in January, have been taking vitamins and monitoring ovulation to get a picture of my cycle.

I attended a cervical check appt in November and nurse stated everything looked good but with the caveat that she cannot tell whats happening on a cellular level. Fast forward to 14 or so days later and have a letter in the post that I am HPV positive and have they have then testing my cells which have some abnormal changes so I've been refered to Colposcopy on first week of Jan, just after I finish my period.

I'm not worried about the scope or the treatment (excluding worst case scenario, don't want to entertain that thought) that may be necessary, Im more concerned if TTC will be delayed 6 months.
Im wishing the days away at the moment.

Just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience? Any insight would be really appreciated.

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4LeafCloverBaby · 27/12/2023 21:05

I’ve had this done. I had abnormal cells that had to be layered off. They said nothing to me at all about TTC or anything. I spotted for a couple of days & then was all healed. Had another smear 6 months later & I was clear. Th abnormal cells are very common.
It’s on the outside of the cervix so I really wouldn’t worry 😊

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Anitamartini · 27/12/2023 20:51

Thanks for your message@MAY324 I'm sorry you're in a similar situation to me.
We have the same cycle it seems too :)

You're right and I don't know the grade yet so if they said I can try in February I would grab that with both hands! Hopefully we both can start ASAP!

What date is your appt? Mine is the 4th so I'll keep you posted.

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MAY324 · 27/12/2023 19:47

I’m in almost exactly the same position as you!! My colposcopy is first week of jan which will be the week before ovulation so we won’t be trying that month. I’ve read that you can still have most treatments whilst pregnant. I would just wait and see what the outcome is. If it’s CIN1 then I think it’s just another check in 6 months but CIN2/3 would need some treatment and I think you can try again after a month for that. It’s horrible though, I completely agree! I feel as though I’m just sat wasting time as we now won’t be able to try until February cycle 😫

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Anitamartini · 27/12/2023 19:27

Thanks a mill for the reply @Outliers

From my readings of it if they require laser treatment to remove the abnormal cells they will do a test of cure 6 months later to see if its been successful, id be anxious if they tell me to hold off until then.

I do realise I'm getting ahead of myself but just had Jan start date in mind and would be hard to swallow beginning June.

Thanks again.

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Outliers · 27/12/2023 18:40

Apart of worst case, I can't imagine what ailment or treatment would postpone TTC 6 months. Antiviral aren't typically a long course.

Assuming it is a worst case scenario -and from what you said, I don't think it is - they will have caught things super early.

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