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 ...

LEEP stands for loop electrosurgical excision procedure. It’s used to remove abnormal cells from your cervix. To do this, your doctor uses a small wire loop. The tool is charged with an electrical ...

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 ...

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 ...