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Leep procedure lead to BV?

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samantha32669
samantha32669

I was reading an article where a couple of people were complaining after having the leep procedure that they now have BV. They never did say how long just after the procedure. Anyone else have the Loop (Leep) procedure done? I know i have a long time ago and am not sure if that is when i started to have BV issues or if it was before that. 

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  • jenny94221
    jenny94221 samantha32669

    Posted

    Yes I had the leep procedure done about 8 years ago! Come to think of it, I have had chronic bv ever since!
    • samantha32669
      samantha32669 jenny94221

      Posted

      I feel the same way. I really think theres a weird connection . I may have to look into more now that others feel the same way!
  • Ali.Mac222
    Ali.Mac222 samantha32669

    Posted

    Hi Samantha,

    I had the LEEP procedure done when I was 34, and have had chronic BV since I was 38. I am now 44 and just finished another round of metronidazole, but I am taking heavy duty probiotics that contain rhamnosus and reuteri to try and rebalance the good flora. Also using a product called ActiGel and it seems to help with keeping my ph level where it should be.

  • ru17899
    ru17899 samantha32669

    Posted

    I had my LEEP done 3 years ago and I started to have none-stop BV and Yeast Infection every single month from 14 months ago. I never thought the LEEP could be the reason. If this is the reason, it really sucks.
  • jane43903
    jane43903 samantha32669

    Posted

    I also had a leep procedure done when I was 20. I have had BV show up on every pap smear since. I don't have severe symptoms, just white discharge very regularly and a horrible awful smell often before or after my period. My GYN/OB always "played it down" and said if I am having no severe symptoms its nothing to worry with treating.. but I have heard that it can cause premature births if you become pregnant. I want this gone before my husband and I begin down that path!

     

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