Surgery·Surgery
LEEP procedure
Informed by recognized medical guidance
Overview
LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) is a treatment that removes abnormal cells from the cervix, which is the lower part of the womb. It uses a thin wire loop with a gentle electric current to cut away the abnormal tissue. Doctors usually recommend LEEP after a Pap smear or colposcopy shows cells that could become cancer if left untreated.
Key facts
- LEEP is a common and safe procedure that usually takes about 10–15 minutes.
- It is done with local anesthesia (numbing medicine) so you stay awake but feel no pain.
- Most women can go home the same day and return to normal activities within a few days.
Yes, LEEP is a standard treatment for removing abnormal cervical cells. Many women have this procedure after an abnormal cervical screening.
Women and people with a cervix who have abnormal cell changes on their cervix, often found through routine Pap smears or HPV testing.