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Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) is a safe method to remove abnormal tissue from the cervix called dysplasia, which might otherwise progress to cancer. A colposcope allows the physician to see a magnified view of the dysplasia on the cervix. A local anesthetic is used to numb the cervix and the abnormal portion of the cervix is removed with a thin wire loop carrying a small electrical current. The tissue that is removed is sent to the lab for analysis. You may feel some cramping during the procedure, but the procedure takes only a few minutes. You will have some vaginal discharge and light bleeding after the procedure. This is normal. Usually, the cervix will heal completely in about one month.
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