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Colposcopy Recovery

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Updated January 10, 2011

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Question: Colposcopy Recovery
Answer: Colposcopy recovery is painless, unless you have had a biopsy, LEEP procedure, or Cone biopsy during the procedure. If you've had a colposcopy without these other procedures, you should feel fine immediately after colposcopy.

If, on the other hand, you did have a biopsy during your colposcopy, or the LEEP procedure or Cone biopsy you may experience some aftereffects. These include vaginal soreness or discomfort, vaginal bleeding, or a dark vaginal discharge.

What Happens During Colposcopy

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