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Sex after LLETZ

Georgina1985
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Hi, 

 

I had lletz treatment done 6 weeks ago and 3 lesions removed from my cervix. I waited 4 and a half weeks before engaging in sex with my partner and for all bleeding to have stopped.

However I feel so different. Emotional, insecure, no sex drive. I find sex is painful and really difficult to orgasm. Me and my partner have always had great sex and this is all so different for me and us. 

Is this normal? and will it get better? 

Also did anyone else recieve results after their treatment? I haven't recieved any results from further biopsies which is also playing on my mind!

  • Hello there and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear you needed to have Lletz treatment and are worried about how your sex life seems to have been affected by this treatment.

    Try not to over think things for now if you can. Side effects such as pain and change in sensation and insecurity here are all common after this and it sometimes can take a good few months for things to settle and feel normal again.

    In regards to the biopsy result it can take several weeks for these to come back but you may wish to call the hospital to see when these might be back.

    Do get back in touch if you have further questions or you can always call the helpline on 0808 800 4040 Monday-Friday 9-5 if needed.

    All the best

    Naomi

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