Cervix: The opening of the uterus at the top of the vagina. Colposcopy: An examination done to closely examine the vulva, vagina and the cervix using a colposcope to look for abnormalities. It is ...

LEEP stands for “loop electrosurgical excision procedure.” It’s named for the tool the doctor uses and how the tool works. It has a wire loop on the end. An electric current heats the wire loop so ...

LEEP stands for loop electrosurgical excision procedure. It’s used to remove abnormal cells from your cervix. To do this, your doctor uses a small wire loop. The tool is charged with an electrical ...

A LEEP is highly effective at removing precancerous cells and preventing cervical cancer. Often, a person will not go on to develop cervical cancer following the procedure. A doctor may use a loop ...

Cervix: The opening of the uterus at the top of the vagina. Colposcopy: An examination done to closely examine the vulva, vagina and the cervix using a colposcope to look for abnormalities. It is ...