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What test results indicate you need a leep procedure?

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Dr. Jeff Lin answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Abnormal cervical bx: LEEP procedure takes a chunk out of the cervix to 1) diagnostically tell us we have no more dysplastic (precancerous) tissue left and be sure there is no definitive cancer beyond the color biopsy site and 2) to treat the dysplasia

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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Had the LEEP procedure for cin3 I wasn't told what type of HPV I carry. What tests need to be done to determine type? Also how do prevent spreading?

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I have just received my results from the leep procedure i had done a week ago, it was CIN iii, endocervical glandular involvement, and clear margins. What are the recurrence rates for my diagnosis?

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At what point should you seek a specialist after 3 pap results in dysplasia, mild-moderate then severe. Cryotherapy and leep procedure. now pap sever ?

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My pap test my pap test was abnormal, i did a biopsy last monday I have to go back on the 26th of this month. The doctor said base on the reults i might have to do a procedure call leep. My problem now is im having a discharge and it smells is their a ove

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Is a leep procedure painful?

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