Abnormal Pap Smear: Causes, LEEP Complications & Risks

Abnormal Pap smear results can be caused by infections, yeast, or cervical changes unrelated to HPV. Understanding the implications of these results and the complications of procedures like LEEP is vital for women's health.

Leep Procedure Complications

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Abigail Adams

A routine Pap smear may reveal abnormal cells, usually caused by HPV, on a woman’s cervix. This condition, called cervical dysplasia, may lead to cancer. A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) removes abnormal cells from the cervix.