It wasn't that painful.. Now if and when they take a biopsy, it feels like a severe cramp and there is definitely pain. It subsides very quickly though. All I can say is make sure to bring someone with you for support, I went alone and left there very upset. I felt scared to death and no one to talk too..
Colposcopy is performed by a gynecologist.
There is no set time period after haveing a colposcopy. when you are ready, go for it
Colpopexy is surgical repair of the vagina. Colposcopy is visualization of the cervix and vagina.
The global period for a colposcopy is typically 10 days. This means that any related services provided within 10 days of the procedure are considered part of the initial colposcopy and are not separately billable.
The chances of getting pregnant after a colposcopy are not affected by the procedure itself. However, it's important to avoid intercourse for a few days after the colposcopy to allow the cervix to heal. If you have concerns or specific medical questions, it's best to consult with your healthcare provider.
This is a procedure that can be done in the doctor's office
A colposcopy is not a normal test after a single finding of inflammation on a pap smear. Repeated results with inflammation may require colposcopy, as well as many other combinations of findings. Talk with your health care provider for information about your results.
Women who are pregnant, or who suspect that they are pregnant, must tell their doctor before the procedure begins. Pregnant women can, and should, have a colposcopy if they have an abnormal Pap test.
If colposcopy does not provide a clear diagnosis, further tests such as a biopsy or endocervical curettage may be recommended to evaluate abnormal cervical cells. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's recommendations for additional testing or treatment to ensure proper management of any abnormalities detected during the colposcopy.
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Abnormal conditions that can be detected using colposcopy and biopsy include precancerous tissue changes (cervical dysplasia), cancer, and cervical warts (human papilloma virus).
There are several procedures that can commonly be performed with a colposcopy. They are Schiller's test, acetic acid wash and biopsy if the two previous tests show signs of abnormal cells.