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Colposcopy - What to Expect With Your Colposcopy Exam

By: Sloane Clyde
Date Added : November 16, 2010 Views : 231
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A colposcopy is a procedure to examine the cervix and the tissue surrounding it. This method is used to detect cervical cancer and to treat cell abnormalities. It is a painless examination and an instrument known as colposcope is used to magnify the cervix about 15 times.

A colposcope functions as a binocular microscope that magnifies the view of the vagina, cervix, and vulvar surface. There are different light filters that are available to highlight the different aspects of the cervix. Iodine solution or acetic acid is used to improve visualization in the abnormal areas.

This checking is generally done in between your menstrual cycles and takes 10-15 minutes to complete. It is done with the patient lying on the medical table. As during a pelvic examination you will lie down with your feet raised and placed on footrests. A speculum will hold the vaginal walls apart so as to enable a better view of the inside of the vagina. This enables the cervix to be seen properly.

The doctor will examine the cervix and cleanse it with a solution. After examining the cervix the doctor will decide whether a biopsy would be required. The main aim of this method is to prevent cervical cancer through detection of precancerous lesions early on and treating them.

During the initial investigation the medical history of the patient is take including gravidity (the number of pregnancies), parity (the number of prior deliveries), contraception use, last menstrual period, allergies, earlier abnormal pap smear results, past medical history, prior cervical procedures, other medications, and smoking history. In certain cases a pregnancy test may be performed as well. The method is explained to the patient in detail and after she signs a consent form, the examination starts.

Colposcopy is undertaken when a Pap test result reveals abnormal changes in the cervix. The method provides more information about these abnormal cells. This treatment is also used to know more about other problems including

    * Cervicitis
    * Genital warts
    * Benign (not cancer) growths like polyps
    * Bleeding
    * Pain

At times colposcopy can be done more than once. This can also be used to know the result of a treatment.

Follow up is important after the procedure. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is one of the most common infections and one of the reasons for cervical dysplasis. It is required that women be made aware of safe sex in order to reduce the risk of contracting the HPV virus. Smoking is also one of the reasons that increase the chances of developing cervical abnormalities.

If you undergo colposcopy without biopsy you should feel fine and can go about your normal routine without any problem. If you have colposcopy with biopsy your vaginal region may feel sore for a day or two. There also might be some vaginal bleeding. It is important that you follow the doctor's advice at this time and report to him immediately any abnormality that you might notice after the treatment.




To find out more on Colposcopy contact Thomas Ind, London Gynaecological Surgeon for further advice, or to book an appointment.

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