Hi all,
Just wanted to share my positive experience as there are a lot of horror stories out there.
Had an abnormal high grade cell changes in a smear. Was referred for a biopsy within 2 weeks. Had a colposcopy where they took 2 biopsies. I won't lie, the first biopsy stung a little bit, but 2nd one they took did not hurt at all, in fact I did not even feel it.
Results came back at cin2 and appointment for lletz within 2 weeks. Was very anxious about this as I have a severe fear of needles. The way the doctor described it to me is that they inject 4 needles into the cervix, then cut away the areas with cell changes, and then apply heat to tidy it up then coagulation to stop bleeding (I am paraphrasing here ).
Hand on heart, I did not feel the needles AT ALL. And I am a wimp lol. Didnt feel anything after that either, maybe just a bit of heat and pressure. Took about 15 minutes in all. Would have taken less but he was applying cotton wool to one area for a bit to stop the bleeding.
I can honestly say that it went very well, I was anxious but I shouldn't have been. In my eyes, the biopsy was worse, so if you handle that, you are going to be absolutely fine with the lletz!
So anyone worrying about it, please don't. I am the biggest baby and I dealt with it very well. No it isn't pleasant having your bits out but just lie back and take deep breaths and you will honestly be fine the worst bit was probably taking the specculum out and worrying I was about to pee haha.
I know about 10 people in my life who have had this done, it's totally common and nothing to worry about. In fact, I find it totally amazing that they can stop cancer in its tracks with such an easy procedure.
Good luck ladies, ask any questions if you like
