A 33-year-old woman attends the GP having been referred back from colposcopy. She had CIN 2 treated by large loop excision of the transformation zone ...

Question

A 33-year-old woman attends the GP having been referred back from colposcopy. She had CIN 2 treated by large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) 6 months ago. She asks about follow-up. According to the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, what is the recommended follow-up after treatment for CIN?

Accepted Answer

Test of cure with HPV test at 6 months post-treatment

Answer

Return to routine screening in 3 years

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Annual colposcopy for 5 years

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Repeat LLETZ in 6 months

Answer

No follow-up required after successful LLETZ

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Post-LLETZ Follow-up