What is a LEEP procedure? 11 things to know about loop electrosurgical excision
A loop electrosurgical excision procedure, or LEEP, is a preventive procedure in which a medical provider uses a wire loop heated by electricity to remove abnormal cells from the cervix before cancer develops.
But how would you know if you need a LEEP, what happens during the procedure and how long does it take to recover from one?
Here, I’ll answer these questions and more.
Who needs a LEEP?When your HPV and...
Abnormal HPV and/or Pap test? Here's what to expect
You’ve gotten the results of your HPV and/or Pap test back — and they were abnormal.
But what does that mean? Is that the same thing...
What is dysplasia?
“Dysplasia” is the scientific term for “abnormal cells,” which don’t look the way they’re supposed to under a microscope. These abnormal cells...
6 pap smear questions, answered
It's a procedure that goes by many names: Pap smear, Papanicolaou test, Pap test, cytology or simply a ‘Pap.’
At MD Anderson, we refer to it as a Pap test, but whatever you call it, you may have questions about this procedure, who needs it and what to expect at your appointment.
I’m answering those questions here and sharing some exciting news about how Pap tests may be changing in the near future.
What does a Pap test...