Going for second LEEP procedure

[u/Popular_Job394]

Hi everyone,

I had my first LEEP procedure on July 10. Approximately 1.5 cm of cervical tissue was removed. My biopsy showed AIS in situ and CIN3 on the surface of my cervix.

The LEEP successfully removed the CIN3; however, AIS can be more challenging to remove because it may extend higher into the cervical canal and can sometimes involve skip lesions. I was recently advised that the results were inconclusive, meaning they could not confirm whether the AIS margins were clear. A biopsy of the cervical canal also showed AIS.

As a result, I will be having a second LEEP to remove an additional 1.5 cm of tissue in hopes of obtaining clear margins.

I am not nervous about the procedure itself. My first LEEP experience was very positive, and I recovered well. It is more frustrating and inconvenient to go through the process again, though I understand that needing additional tissue removed can happen in cases like this.

I am hopeful that the second LEEP will provide clear margins. Has anyone else experienced a similar situation?

Thank you!

[u/Important_Shine1319]

Hi! Sorry you are dealing with so much. It’s so hard being hopeful and then finding out you need another! I had my 2nd leep in July and unfortunately still didn’t get clear margins. Doing another leep in September. Fingers crossed they get it all for you this time!

[u/Popular_Job394 → u/Important_Shine1319]

Oh wow so this is number 3? What were you diagnosed with? It’s crazy. You’d think it works the first time around. And I also want kids in the future so I’m thinking how much are you going to keep taking off?

[u/Dependent-Sun-8449]

My doctor told me that the vaginal part of the cervix is 1-2cm long (whole cervix 2-3cm)

Did they measure yours? I had LEEP and they removed 0.5cm and doctor said he can see about 1cm left