Question 1

what will happen if i take a bath 8 days after leep surgery?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: healing begins within 48 hour and usually completed in 1 week.

Question 2

i had a leep procedure done a week ago. am i able to take a short bath?

Accepted Answer

Sure, why not?: Unless your doctor said otherwise, you could have safely taken a bath (even a long one!) an hour after the LEEP. You certainly can do it now. But if in doubt, or if you think this disagrees with the LEEP doctor's advice, contact her office for clarification.

Question 3

i had a leep procedure done two weeks ago.  im still bleeding. is this normal? when can i douche or take a bath? i feel gross and its foul smelling.

Accepted Answer

Contact your GYN: While some discharge may be present for up to 4 weeks after a LEEP procedure, we really expect bleeding to stop by the 2 week mark.  Most would allow bathing after two weeks (showering before), but no douching. I believe your doctor would want to know you are still bleeding. Please contact her. Good wishes:)

Question 4

what is the purpose of a leep procedure?

Accepted Answer

Leep procedure: Loop electrosurgical excision procedure is often used for surgical excision of cervical (vaginal) lesions.  You can expect some cramping for hours after the procedure and some brownish discharge.  Spotting may occur for several weeks.  Intercourse should be avoided for at least 3 weeks.

Question 5

what to do if i have the leep procedure?

Accepted Answer

You'll be fine:): Talk to your doctor- it is a very quick procedure usually done in the office.  Your doctor will use a speculum to locate the cervix, numb it with anesthsia (may cause little pinching) and remove the face of the cervix with a special instrument.  You may have some mild cramping, but procedure is quick and tolerated well.

Question 6

can you masturbate after leep surgery?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. No harm would result.

Question 7

is it okay to wear menstrual cup after leep ?

Accepted Answer

No: I tell patients to wear pads to ensure proper healing of the cervix. It takes up to 2-3 weeks for the cervix to heal enough & not risk bleeding from the excision site. So, no cup, tampon, or sex.

Question 8

how long should you wait to conceive after a leep procedure?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: A LEEP will have completely healed off after about 6 weeks. After that time period it would be safe to connive.

Question 9

can i swim in the ocean or lake 10 days after a leep?
thanks

Accepted Answer

Should be OK: Hi. Assuming you're not diabetic (excluding tightly controlled) or have some other reason for poor wound healing, you should be well healed by 10 days, and swimming in the ocean or a lake should be fine as long as the water is not polluted and swimming there is not advised against in general.

Question 10

what do you do when you have excessive bleeding after a leep?

Accepted Answer

LEEP: I recommend that you get back to see the physician who performed the procedure.  You should have their contact information.  In the meantime, avoid anything strenuous.  If you cann contact the doctor then go to the emergency room if you are filling a pad in less than an hour.

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I had a leep procedure done two weeks ago. im still bleeding. is this normal? when can i douche or take a bath? i feel gross and its foul smelling.

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What is the purpose of a leep procedure?

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