Loop electrical excision procedure: Difference between revisions

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==Complications==

Complications are less frequent in comparison to a [[cervical conization|cold knife conization]], but can include [[infection]] and [[hemorrhage]]. Damage to the cervical [[stroma]] may lead to cervical stenosis or [[cervical incompetence|incompetence]]. The LEEP does not appear to affect [[fertility]].<ref>{{cite journal |author=Turlington WT, Wright BD, Powell JL |title=Impact of the loop electrosurgical excision procedure on future fertility |journal=J Reprod Med |volume=41 |issue=11 |pages=815–8 |year=1996 |month=November |pmid=8951130 }}</ref> However, a recent study in 2007 indicated that LEEP appears to increase the risk of [[premature rupture of the membranes]] during subsequent pregnancies which may lead to preterm delivery.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://women.webmd.com/news/20040504/cervix-treatment-may-endanger-pregnancy-later|title=Cervix Treatment May Endanger Pregnancy Later 'Watch and Wait' or Laser Are Often Best Options for Cervical Dysplasia |accessdate=2007-12-28 |last=Davis |first=Jeanie L. }}</ref>

==References==