CancerCompass message board discussion started by Mamaof3 on 4/25/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,11574,0.htm Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hi my name is heather and i was just informed that I needed a leep procedure. I am not sure what the side effects will be and to be honest im nervous! My husband is in the army and in ait right now and im not sure how to tell him about whats going on. I dont want him to worry but I need his support right now. I am a mother of 3 I just had a baby on new years eve and I am 19 and I will be 20 this august. Im very worrid b/c im still young and what if I want another baby 5-10 years from now? Can I still have one once ive had the procedure? If anyone can help please let me know! Mamaof3 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is used when your Pap smear indicates the presence of abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix. This does not mean you have cancer, but treatment of the abnormal area is important to prevent the cells from developing into cervical cancer.   The chances of this effecting future pregnancies is very small, but you should discuss all your concerns with your doc.  Oncrx Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT