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Several studies suggested that the clearance of HR-HPV infection could be accelerated by cervical excisional procedures, especially in L-SIL. In consideration of the psychological implications for HPV infection and related dysplasia in patients with CIN1 at PAP-smear and HR-HPV positivity at least for 6 months, we decided to plan a prospective study where we tried to anticipate excisional cervical using a minimally invasive treatment: thin loop electrosurgical excision procedure (t-LEEP). This study aims to analyze the clearance of HR-HPV after 6 and 12 months, clinical outcomes related to t-LEEP, and the psycho-relational impact at 12 months after t-LEEP.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We enrolled patients with the diagnosis of L-SIL at PAP-smear and HR-HPV positivity with a persistent CIN 1 (at least for 6 months), confirmed by cervical biopsy. All enrolled patients underwent t-LEEP. 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