If you’ve received an abnormal Pap smear result, you’re not alone. In the U.S. alone, approximately three million women get abnormal results every year, which can be scary. But it’s important to know that an abnormal result doesn’t always mean you have cancer.
Oftentimes, doctors will recommend a colposcopy or a LEEP procedure to investigate abnormal cervical screenings. While a colposcopy is used for diagnosis, a LEEP is a treatment.
This article will help you understand the difference between a colposcopy and LEEP, and when each procedure is used.