LEEP

LEEP

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a common practice used to remove abnormal cells from a patient’s cervix. Women with these abnormal cells may be at risk for serious conditions such as cervical cancer. This makes a LEEP a very important part of the diagnostic and cancer prevention process.

 

Scheduling Your Exam with South Florida Women’s Care

LEEP is an important part of the cervical cancer prevention and diagnosis process. If you are in need of an exam, contact South Florida Women’s Care today to schedule your appointment at (305) 661-7766 or request an appointment through our secure form.

Although the name of this treatment may seem rather intimidating, the entire process is really quite simple and painless.

To begin, the patient will be asked to lie on their back and place the heels of their feet in the stirrups at the end of the examination table, just as they would do at a routine gynecologic appointment. Once positioned,your doctor will insert a speculum to widen the opening of the vagina enough to get a clear visual of the cervix. A colposcope will also be used to help magnify the treatment area. The area is then numbed using a local anesthetic so that the patient does not feel any discomfort during the procedure.

 

The device used to extract the cervical cells consists of a thin wire with a loop around the end. This loop is used to wrap the abnormal cells. Then using the electricity that’s passed through the wire to these cells are removed.

The entire procedure takes approximately 10-20 minutes, after which time patients are allowed to return home and continue with regular activities. Our office will have the removed cervical cells analyzed at our lab facility to determine if further diagnostic testing or treatment is needed.

LEEP is a very safe and effective treatment option, though there are several common symptoms that women should be aware of following their procedure, including:

  • Bleeding: Wearing absorbent pads can help to manage small amounts of bleeding after treatment, though if you continue to bleed, or are bleeding excessively, please contact South Florida Women’s Care right away.
  • Cramping: It is also common for the muscles in the pelvic to contract after LEEP, leading to mild cramping.
  • Discharge: Women are likely to experience a watery discharge that is pink in color.

Along with excessive bleeding, patients should contact our office immediately if they experience clotting, fever, or severe pain.

Before the procedure begins, make sure that you address any questions or concerns with your doctor. It is  important to fully understand the reasoning why a LEEP is being performed, and what sort of follow-up care will be needed once it is complete. Patients should also inform their OBGYN of any medications they are currently taking that may impact their treatment, such as blood thinners. No other significant preparation such as fasting is required prior to LEEP.

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