Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
What is a LEEP?
This treatment is used to treat abnormal cells in the cervix. The LEEP uses electrical energy to remove these cells. A wire loop is used to shave off this tissue. The LEEP is done while you are awake using numbing medicine. In most cases, LEEP will both diagnose and treat problems. There is not much bleeding during this treatment.
What can I expect?
- You may have discomfort for a few days. You may take ibuprofen 600mg (3 tablets) every 6 hours as needed.
- You may have vaginal discharge for up to 4 weeks. It should be like a light period. It will slowly change from red to brown or pink, then to yellow/white mucus.
For the first 4 weeks
- Do not insert anything into the vagina.
- Do not engage in any sexual activity.
- You may bathe or shower.
Please call to make a follow up clinic visit in 4 weeks.
When to Call the Doctor
- Any bleeding greater than your normal menstrual flow
- Fever above 100.4°F for 2 readings taken 4 hours apart
Phone Numbers
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UW Health- Managed OB Clinics |
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UW Health West OB/GYN Clinic 451 Junction Rd Madison WI 53717 (608) 265-7601 |
UW Health East OB/GYN Clinic 5249 E Terrace Pkwy Madison WI 53718 (608) 265-1230
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UW Health Benign Gynecology Clinic 600 Highland Ave Madison WI 53792 (608) 263-6240
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UW Health Gynecology/Oncology Clinic 600 Highland Ave Madison WI 53792 (608) 263-1548 |
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UWMF- Managed OB Clinics |
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OB/GYN Clinic 20 S. Park, Suite 307 Madison, WI 53715 (608) 287-2830
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East Towne 4122 East Towne Blvd. Madison, WI 53704 (608) 242-6840 |
West Towne 7102 Mineral Point Rd. Madison, WI 53717 (608) 828-7610 |
Fitchburg 5543 East Cheryl Parkway Fitchburg, WI 53711 (608) 274-5300 |
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Last Updated: 02/18/2011
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