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I have not had LEEP, so I can not fully respond. I have been told that it is similar to the Colposcopy procedure and I have had that multiple times with no issues of pain.
The LEEP can be done under general anesthesia in a surgery center or hospital or it can be done with a local cervical block in the physician's office.
I will be having the LEEP procedure soon and have chosen to have it done with the local block in my gynecologist office. My physician and I discussed this and he feels that I am a good candidate for the in office procedure. As I said to him, how much more painful will the cervical block be than would be the stick for the necessary labwork associated with anesthesia and the IV that will be required for anesthesia. While it may be minimally uncomfortable for a brief moment, I am of the opinion that it is best to avoid anesthesia when possible. Most surgical complications come from the anesthesia and not the surgery itself, so why take unnecessary risk.
After I have had my procedure done, I will come back and update you to tell you, based on the level of pain, should I have to do it again in the future, if it will done with the local or with general anesthesia.
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The LEEP has much less discomfort than the biopsies at the colposcopy.
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What if the biopsy from the LEEP procedure sHow is cancer?
If you're having a LEEP, you probably already had a cervical biopsy that did not show cancer. It is unlikely that the LEEP biopsy will show cancer. In the unlikely event that it does, your health care provider will talk to you about appropriate options, which, again, are likely to be minimal since you were considered a LEEP candidate (i.e. thought not to have cancer) in the first place. Please call your health care provider today to put your mind at ease regarding this question.
What is a Loop electrosurgical excision procedure?
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)-- Cone biopsy performed with a wire that is heated by electrical current.
What will be the feeling after having a biopsy thyroid?
After having a fine needle biopsy done, there will be some dull pain. You might also experience a dull pain when swallowing, or a tender pain to the touch. This will last for a day or two, and it can be alleviated by taking Tylenol. Make sure, though, to ask your doctor what they recommend for pain relief. If you're a stomach or side sleeper, your doctor might recommend that you sleep on your back to ease any discomfort associated with the biopsy.
What risks are associated with needle biopsy in relation to a lung biopsy?
Needle biopsy is associated with fewer risks than open biopsy because it does not involve general anesthesia. Some hemoptysis (coughing up blood) occurs in 5% of needle biopsies.
What risks are associated with a small intestine biopsy?
Complications from this procedure are rare, but can include bleeding (hemorrhage), bacterial infection with fever and pain, and bowel puncture (perforation). The patient should immediately report any abdominal pain or bleeding to the physician in charge.
How serious is a breast biopsy?
A needle breast biopsy is a minor outpatient procedure. Pain is usually well-controlled with acetaminophen and ice. Patient normally can drive themselves to and from the biopsy.
What risks are associated with the open biopsy method of lung biopsy?
Possible complications of an open biopsy include infection or pneumothorax. If the patient has very severe breathing problems before the biopsy, breathing may be further impaired following the operation.
Can you have a leep procedure if you are a week pregnant?
No, you wait until the pregnancy has ended, and then have the LEEP.
Is a Uterine biopsy painful?
is a uterine biopsy painful?what care should be taken after that?
Can you still have children after a leep?
Yes, you can still get pregnant and have children after a LEEP.
Does leep procedure cause miscarriage?
LEEP is not normally done on pregnant women.
Can the leep procedure affect your period?
The LEEP procedure would not affect your period.
