Anon - I thought it might help you to have some references that provide extensive detail on the side effects from both the LEEP procedure and cryosurgery.
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, LEEP has been associated with an increased risk of future pregnancy problems. Although most women have no problems, there is a small increase in the risk of premature births and having a low birth weight baby.
According to the National Cancer Institute , Cryosurgery for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia has not been shown to affect a woman's fertility, but it can cause cramping, pain, or bleeding. Because physicians can focus cryosurgical treatment on a limited area, they can avoid the destruction of nearby healthy tissue. The treatment can be safely repeated. The major disadvantage of cryosurgery is the uncertainty surrounding its long-term effectiveness.
You can find more specific details from the following links:
Sometimes what I find helpful in making a difficult decision is to research my options and then weigh them side by side on a pad of paper. Hope you find this helpful in making your decision. Take care, Pat
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Anon - I thought it might help you to have some references that provide extensive detail on the side effects from both the LEEP procedure and cryosurgery.
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, LEEP has been associated with an increased risk of future pregnancy problems. Although most women have no problems, there is a small increase in the risk of premature births and having a low birth weight baby.
According to the National Cancer Institute , Cryosurgery for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia has not been shown to affect a woman's fertility, but it can cause cramping, pain, or bleeding. Because physicians can focus cryosurgical treatment on a limited area, they can avoid the destruction of nearby healthy tissue. The treatment can be safely repeated. The major disadvantage of cryosurgery is the uncertainty surrounding its long-term effectiveness.
You can find more specific details from the following links:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/cryosurgery
http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp110.cfm
Sometimes what I find helpful in making a difficult decision is to research my options and then weigh them side by side on a pad of paper. Hope you find this helpful in making your decision. Take care, Pat
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