Anyone heard of this complication following cervical laser treatment?

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My best friend has been TTC for approx two years, had a hospital appt yesterday to start some investigations and the Dr suspects that she may have 'cyanosis' of the cervical tissue caused by laser treatment that she had 11 years ago (following abnormal cells on a smear).

Dr said that this would stop the sperm from entering the cervix- she was ok yesterday but really distressed today thinking that she may never be able to have children.

I want to offer support, but Im no use if I dont have a clue what im talking about.

any experience of this?

bump for the night 'crew'

Hi I think what you are referring to is called cervical stenosis (not sure if that is exactly the right spelling.) If you look on the cancer research website there will be info on there. If she is worried she could also try the Jo's Trust website, which has a forum for people affected by cervical cancer and pre-cancer.

Not an expert but don't think this would necessarily mean your friend will'never' be able to have kids. Sperm can be directly passed through the cervix into the uterusif needed and if the cervix is weakened then I think they can put a 'stitch' in. Hope some Doctor types come on soon to give more info!

If it is cervical stenosis, or "narrowing" of the cervix, this is fairly common after some types of treatment for abnormal cells. As the cervix heals, it can draw the tissue inwards around the hole in the middle of the cervix (the cervical os), making it smaller. A bit like how a scar puckers sometimes. In some ladies, this can close the cervix completely. If your friend is still having periods, her cervix isn't completely closed.

My cousin had a LLETZ (a different treatment for abnormal cells) for CIN III, and she went on to have children after being told the same as your friend... that she'd never have children.

I'm not a doctor, but have some knowledge of gynae. issues because of my previous job.