A postmenopausal woman is diagnosed with cervical dysplasia caused by the human papillomavirus. What procedure will both diagnose and treat the dysplasia?

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LEEP is the preferred method of both diagnosing and treating cervical dysplasia caused by the human papillomavirus. During the procedure, an electrically charged wire loop cuts out the abnormal tissue for analysis and potentially eliminates the dysplasia. Colposcopy, cryosurgery, and cervical biopsy may provide information regarding the extent of the dysplasia or may be used in conjunction with LEEP, but they are not as effective at both diagnosing and treating the condition.

A Postmenopausal Woman Is Diagnosed with Cervical Dysplasia Caused by the Human