Praxis Medical Insights

Est. 2024 • Clinical Guidelines Distilled

Made possible by volunteer editors from the University of Calgary & University of Alberta

Last Updated: 8/25/2025

Risk of Preterm Birth After LEEP or Cold Knife Cone Procedures

Risk Factors That Increase Preterm Birth Risk

  • Women with positive margins requiring additional procedures face higher risk, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, with a relative risk of 3.78 (95% CI 2.65 to 5.39) 1