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Re: LEEP Procedure
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Mary-Jane Sackett <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 5 Dec 1998 09:59:53 EST
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In a message dated 12/5/98 7:43:20 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< I don't know what a LEEP procedure is, but I am fascinated by these
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 that low estrogens impair healing.  Men, boys and prepubertal girls have low
 estrogen levels and usually do not have problems with healing.

 Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC >>

It stands for Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure, for women with
dyspasia, or CIN (I or II) pap smears.  I think it is how a cone biopsy is
done.  You can order it from ACOG at
http://sales.acog.com/acb23/showdetl.cfm?&DID=6&Product_ID=335&CATID=2
Mary-Jane in Pittsfield, MA

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