1. Which specialist do I consult for a LEEP procedure? A LEEP procedure is done by a gynecologist. 2. Will LEEP procedure cure the precancerous lesion present in the cervix? The LEEP procedure has ...

Cervix: The opening of the uterus at the top of the vagina. Colposcopy: An examination done to closely examine the vulva, vagina and the cervix using a colposcope to look for abnormalities. It is ...

A LEEP is highly effective at removing precancerous cells and preventing cervical cancer. Often, a person will not go on to develop cervical cancer following the procedure. A doctor may use a loop ...

LEEP stands for “loop electrosurgical excision procedure.” It’s named for the tool the doctor uses and how the tool works. It has a wire loop on the end. An electric current heats the wire loop so ...

Background. The impact of loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) treatment for cervical precancerous lesions on subsequent acquisition of new human papillomavirus (HPV) infections is not well ...

New research from the UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research has found that women who have been treated for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (abnormal cervical cell growth) are at higher ...

A loop electrosurgical excision procedure is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove abnormal cells found in the cervix. This simple procedure is typically done in the doctor's office and only ...