LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) tests and treats abnormal cell growth on the surface tissue of your cervix. Your cervix is the opening between your vagina and your uterus. With LEEP, electricity heats an insulated wire loop that's used to remove the abnormal tissue.

2021年6月30日 · Gynecologic oncologist Kathleen Schmeler, M.D., explains what a LEEP is, what to expect, whether it hurts, what the recovery looks like and more. If you’ve received an abnormal Pap test result, your doctor may prescribe a LEEP procedure, which is short for loop electrosurgical excision procedure.

2024年7月16日 · During a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), cervical tissue is removed using a thin wire loop heated by electricity. You might need a LEEP to evaluate and treat precancerous cells on your cervix that are found during a screening Pap smear or colposcopy.

2025年3月3日 · The Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) is used to remove abnormal or precancerous cells from the cervix. The cervix connects the body of the uterus (the upper part where a fetus grows) to the vagina (birth canal).LEEP is an effective way to prevent cervical cancer by removing unhealthy cells before they turn into cancer. It can also help find early-stage cervical cancer.

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a treatment to remove precancerous cells from the cervix. Removing precancerous cells helps stop them from developing into cervical cancer. [Read Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Test Results.] The procedure uses a small wire loop that is attached to an electrical current.

2017年9月10日 · Preparing for your LEEP Procedure: Understand the essentials. Avoid vaginal bleeding risk; schedule outside your period. Stop certain supplements, meds, and activities. Prioritize probiotics, post-op care, and follow-ups for a smooth experience.

2022年4月16日 · LEEP replaced several invasive and potentially dangerous cervical cancer treatments, providing a quick and inexpensive way to remove women's pre-cancerous cervical cells before they progress to cervical cancer.

A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) removes tissue from the cervix. You may have this done if you've had a Pap test or colposcopy that shows tissue that isn't normal. During LEEP, your doctor will put a tool called a speculum into your vagina.

2024年10月17日 · What is a LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure)? LEEP is a minor surgical procedure used to remove abnormal tissue from the cervix. It involves using a thin, electrically charged wire loop to excise a small section of cervical tissue, which is then examined to check for precancerous or cancerous cells.

2020年6月3日 · LEEP stands for Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure. It’s a treatment to prevent cancer after precancerous cells are identified during cervical cancer screening. Precancerous cells are caused by HPV, the human papillomavirus. 80% of Americans will contract HPV, making it the most common sexually transmitted infection.