Colposcopy 

You’ll lie back just like during a Pap smear. A speculum is gently inserted, and a colposcope (which stays outside your body) is used to examine your cervix. Your provider may apply a mild solution to highlight any abnormal areas. If needed, a small biopsy may be taken, which can feel like a quick pinch or cramp.

You may experience light spotting or discharge for a day or two, especially if a biopsy was done. Most women return to normal activities right away, though you’ll want to skip tampons and sex for a few days. Your care team will follow up promptly with your results and next steps.

Most women feel only mild discomfort or cramping, similar to a Pap smear. If a biopsy is taken, you may feel a brief pinch.

The exam usually takes about 10 to 20 minutes. You’ll be able to go home right afterward.

Not usually. Most people return to their normal routine the same day, though you may want to avoid strenuous activity or intercourse for a day or two if a biopsy was done.

If no biopsy is needed, your provider may share findings right away. If tissue was collected, results typically come back within 1 to 2 weeks.

That doesn’t mean cancer. Many abnormal changes resolve on their own, but if further care is needed, we’ll walk you through every option with support and clarity.

A colposcopy is a diagnostic exam; a LEEP is a minor procedure that removes abnormal cervical cells—usually only done if needed after a colposcopy or biopsy.

Yes, most insurance plans cover colposcopy and other minimally invasive procedures when medically necessary. We’ll help confirm your benefits in advance.

We often use these techniques to treat conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or abnormal bleeding, while preserving comfort and minimizing downtime.

It depends on your symptoms, diagnosis, and goals. Your provider will walk you through all your options and help you choose the least invasive path to relief.