Leep Procedure Cervix

Cervical cancer or cancer of the cervix is also sometimes called is a malignant cancer that affects the cervix. Signs and symptoms may not appear in the early stages. However, a major symptom is vaginal bleeding. Mild pain during intercourse and vaginal discharge are other signs of the disease. Late symptoms of this cancer are pelvic pain, heavy bleeding from the vagina, loss of appetite and back pain. Other signs are fatigue, leakage of urine, pain in the legs and feces through the vagina. In advanced stages, the disease could spread to the abdomen and lungs.

Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major risk in the development of cancer of the cervix. The virus triggers changes in cervical cells leading to disease. Women with multiple sexual partners are at high risk of contracting the disease. It is also interesting to note that although the human papillomavirus that causes genital warts, warts are not associated with the disease.

Smoking, chlamydia, HIV infection, hormonal contraception and pregnancy multiple other risk factors. History of family illness increases the risk of the disease. A patient must have the HPV develop cancer of the cervix and it is this type of cancer that is considered a sexually transmitted disease. Condom use reduces transmission of cancer of the cervix uteri.

A Pap smear is a screening test essential but the diagnosis can be confirmed by a biopsy of the cervix. Removal of the whole uterus including part of the vagina in a process called hysterectomy is a way to treat the disease. For patients who wish to remain fertile, the procedure of excision of electrical circuit (LEEP) or cone biopsy is used for treatment.