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(also known as Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure)
The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP or LLETZ) is currently one of the most commonly used approaches to treating high grade cervical dysplasia discovered on colposcopic examination. The procedure has many advantages including low cost, high success rate, and ease of use. The procedure can be done in an off... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Cervical Cancer | 106 |
75% |
| HPV | 27 |
74% |
| Infertility | 1 |
0% |
Overall, 74% (134
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LEEP Reviews
Somewhat Helpful
I handled both procedures well. I had a local anesthesia during the first one and was completely put out during the second one.
Somewhat Helpful
It was informative at best
Somewhat Helpful
it managed it for awhile, but the cancer cells keep coming back.
Too Soon To Tell
Had it done yesterday will find out results in 2 weeks.
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wrote a journal entry
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AWAITING RESULTS WHETHER I NEED IT AGAIN
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Will be having a LEEP procedure on 5/7/09.
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My experience was okay. I am still dealing with it. My question is. After my leep its been only a week and two day. I been bleeding normal, but on the two days now I am bleeding clumps of blood every time i sit on the toilet it feels like clump my meat. is this normal to feel that and to bleed havey
Too Soon To Tell
Well i was so nervious to begin with. I would say the wrost part was the numbing shot and being able to smell whatever the procedure required.
Too Soon To Tell
No problems
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Discussions
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LEEP
Had the LEEP done yesterday and was told I have severe Displaysia!!I am freakin out! Has anyone with severe dispalsia had the LEEP and if so, was it s... [More] -
LEEP
gonzales did you have a leep done yet? [More] -
Question 2 - LEEP
A LEEP is Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure - it's typically performed when dysplasia or mild cancerous cells are found on your cervix. They re... [More] -
good news/bad news
I went back to the Dr for a pap three months after my chryo, and it came back negative for HPV. Bad news the damage has already been done. I still h... [More] -
LEEP
BetsMarie, I don't know anything about LEEPS, as I am new to HPV and a low grade cancer issue, but I really want to offer my support to you and say th... [More]
