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Q: Cancerous and precancerous lesions and conception

asked by: DoctorQuestion on August 1st, 2008

Can precancerous cells prevent pragnancy?

I have not been able to get pregnant for 6 months now and was wondering if I do have precancerous cells or because of my abnormal pap smear if its the reason I have not been able to concieve?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 4th, 2008

Cervical Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Answer A4524

Current medical status: my pap smear came back abnormal
Current medical treatment: coloscopy

Precancerous lesions of the cervix can’t interrupt the ability to conceive.

It is very important to detect any precancerous (or cancerous) lesion before conception because after conceiving precancerous lesions develop more rapidly and can’t be treated successfully without damaging the embryo.

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