Post LLETZ infection and bleeding

Over the past 2 years ive had 2 abnormal smears which detected hpv i was sent for a coloposcopy i was told i have severe abnormal cells on cervix.  I have gone in for the procedure about 12 days ago i have followed all the aftercare but after 8 days i had worsening pain, foul discharge, bleeding i am absolutely drained i have been put on antibiotics as a trip to gynae and an exam showed i have an infection from the wound. Been on those now past 4 days when i am sitting resting i feel ok the discharge has eased but when i get up and start moving about doing light chores the bleeding and pain gets a lot worse. Ive now been off work since the procedure has anyone else had same symptoms. I thought it would been straight forward oh i also had my copper coil removed and replaced at the same time.

  • Hello Helsbells80 and a big welcome to Cancer Chat, 

    Poor you it seems like you had quite a bad reaction after having the LLETZ procedure despite following all the aftercare. I hope that the antibiotics do the trick and that you notice an improvement soon. 

    Our website mentions on this page that "you might have bleeding and discharge for about 4 weeks after having a LLETZ." It might be worth talking to your GP if you haven't done so already about your symptoms and asking whether what you are experiencing at the moment may also be linked to having the copper coil removed and replaced. 

    I hope that all this gets better very soon. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator