I had a head cold prior to the leep. I was feeling back to normal about two days prior. The day after my leep which was this past Thursday, my cold came back worse. Should I worry about how my cervix is healing since my immune system is lower because of the cold and coughing? Also, how soon after leep can we begin trying to conceive again?
HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern. You need not worry about the KEEP healing. An acute cold, cough and URI will not interfere with its healing. One acute episode of illness will not Chat Doctor. KEEP has to heal in a few weeks time, and it will. So stop worrying on that count. Regarding conception, please avoid sexual activity for at least 6 weeks following KEEP. Also, after the 6 weeks period is over, then continue using condoms to avoid further cervical erosion or infections for at least 3 months. Please have a review examination with a gynecologist after 3 months of KEEP, in order to have a proper per spectrum and per magnum examination. This will confirm that the cervix and the KEEP has healed properly. After that you can definitely continue to try naturally for conception. Just that there might be anticipated difficulties in normal labor and delivery. A C section might be required to deliver the child. All the best. Take care.