Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

What is the

Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

This procedure allows your physician to remove abnormal cell growth on the surface of the cervix and, if necessary, test it for cancer. LEEP is prescribed after the abnormal changes are confirmed by Pap tests and colonoscopy.  > > >

Have You Heard of the LEEP Procedure?

I hadn’t—until I stumbled across a Facebook group about it two years ago.

Reading through the posts was overwhelming. Some of the stories were heartbreaking. I cried. Even now, I still get teary thinking about it.

If you’ve had this procedure and feel like it has negatively impacted your life.

You’re not imagining your experience.

I created this page to redirect you to an amazing facebook community – Healing From LEEP/LLETZ

This group is for anyone who has experienced long-term side effects from the LEEP/LLETZ, cone biopsy or other cervical procedures such as IUD insertion, D & C, endometrial ablation.

Things people in the group talk about

Does sex hurt after the LEEP procedure?

How long does sex hurt for after having your LEEP procedure?

Does anyone else struggle with orgasm?

Has anyone else been bleeding for weeks?

Has your libido come back?