Cervical erosion with bleeding

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Hi all
3 years ago was diagnosed with erosion of cervix which was causing frequent bleeding
I had it removed with silver nitrite and got pregnant the same month after almost a year ttc
The gp just examined me and told me that it was back and referred me back to gynae to have it removed again
The waiting list is 4 months which isn't long as it's not anything serious hopefully, but wondering if it affects fertility
Gp said not, but my own experience makes me think different. I also had a friend who conceived the same month she had her erosion removed.
I guess im asking if anyone conceived while they had bleeding and known erosion. Considering going private just to get it removed as the bleeding is getting me down!

I can't see how it could affect fertility. An erosion is just a few cells from the cervical canal that migrate to the outer part of it. They bleed because they are fragile and not meant to be bumped into.

Assume your drs have told you this?

Many women have theirs left alone. I had mine treated with cauterisation after silver nitrate didn't work.

They are often caused by hormonal changes. I'd really not worry.

I can't either, but I did find it can affect cervical fluid. In particular around ovulation where I get lots of ewcm, I also have a large amount of blood mixed in. I'm not sure whether having bleeding would prohibit the sperm swimming as they should?

Also - I bleed regardless of whether I have had intercourse. I bleed after orgasm, around ovulation, sometimes even after going for a number 2. It's worst around ovulation (apparently this is due to hormone surges) which is why I am wondering if having bleeding is stopping sperm swimming properly.

Polly I have seen you answer ️lots of women's health threads so perhaps I can ask you this too?

At the same time as having the erosion moved I had a uterine biopsy (I think due to abnormal bleeding it was to rule anything sinister out) it came back benign but that was the month I got pregnant after trying for nearly a year. Is there any chance having the biopsy caused me to get prenant or do you think it's coincidental?

Interesting! I suppose the question is whether the cells from the erosion are actually covering the os (the opening to the cervix) . If you had a biopsy done (were you awake?) the instrument used could have unplugged the os and made those sperm get in more easily.

I think I'd pay for an appt with a good fertility gynae to ask all of this and get them to take a look.

Yes I was awake. As far as I know they clamped my cervix open and took a biopsy!! Ouch ouch ouch

I actually got pregnant with non identical twins but unfortunately lost one so it seems a huge coincidence

I am waiting for a gynae appt from the nhs hospital. Would you advise going private?? What do I ask for/look for
The gp today said the erosion is all around the opening (she drew a picture!!)

If the cells are covering the opening to my cervix again, and they are removed, would that be problem solved?

Ive only been ttc number 2 for one month but don't want to mess around again!!

Just want to be pregnant and don't know if I am over thinking things and j am fine, or whether I need to be pro active and get seen!!

I've had 2 biopsies done and it only hurt a tiny bit for a second. I wasn't clamped :)

I'm sorry for your loss of one twin.

If the cells are covering your cervical opening it seems logical that they may form a barrier. But sperm can be persistent little buggers so it's hard to know if they would find it a barrier!

If you want to go privately maybe ask on one of the other forum topics here about TTC and ask for recommendations for gynaes in your area? Or look at the websites of your local private hospitals to see who is there (gynaes) and what they do?

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply!

I don't know why I was clamped open.. But it was without a doubt the most painful thing I have ever done!! I think I will wait and see how long the nhs apt takes and go from there..

good luck and hope it works out okay