If bleeding becomes heavier than a period it should be reported to your health care provider. If bleeding is heavier than one pad per hour, emergency medical care is needed. An increase in the amount of vaginal discharge is normal and may appear slightly yellow or brown. This may last for a few weeks following the procedure. Infection is always a risk when any surgical procedure is done.
Infection can occur in the cervical tissue or in the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Cervical changes may occur during the healing process. The cervical opening leading into the uterus may be smaller. This may make it more difficult to evaluate the cervical tissue during future pap smears. Occasionally, despite LEEP surgery, some abnormal tissue may reoccur. This may occur because there was still some viral remnants remaining in the tissue or because of repeated exposure to the virus.