Sharing a Positive Post-LEEP Story
I had my first pap post-LEEP and have come up negative for HPV for the first time in years!!!!!!!
Background - I had my first colpo in 2022. I had been testing positive for "HPV Other High Risk" (not 16 or 18) since 2018 or 19. That colpo came up "no CIN". Had annual paps and another colpo in October 2025 that came up CIN 2-3. I had my LEEP in November 2025 and had negative margins (yay). 6 months later and I just had my first pap since my LEEP. My doctor informed me that while LEEPs aren't a cure for HPV, many find that it does clear the virus. Luckily, that was the case for me. I got my results back and am negative for 16, 18 and other high risk HPV.
I could not be more relieved. I know it's always possible it can come back, but I know many in this group can relate to year after year after year of coming up positive for HPV despite all your best efforts. Just wanted to share a hopeful, positive story. Sometimes things turn out alright, ya'll! <3 Now back to annual paps and if I'm clear for 3 years, then I can go back to paps every 3 years.