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It depends on the person. I am absolutely scared to death of pap tests and all those sorts of exams, so I was even more scared of my colposcopy. Honestly, mine was easier than a pap test. The vinegar he put on my cervix was the only thing that I felt and it didn't hurt. I had a biopsy taken and I didn't even feel it. I took a few strong anxiety pills and Ibuprofens 2 hours before my exam, and I had my mom holding my hands and petting my head distracting me and I was amazed at how quick and painless it was.
Of course, with some people it is extremely painful and unbearable. I'm not sure why mine didn't hurt at all, since usually even pap tests are too much for me. I think the anxiety pills and having my mom distract me helped immensely to not even notice what was happening. I would always recommend talking to your doctor about anything you can do to make it more comfortable for you and bringing someone or something to distract you.
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Who performs a colposcopy?
Colposcopy is performed by a gynecologist.
How long to wait before sex after a colposcopy?
There is no set time period after haveing a colposcopy. when you are ready, go for it
What are the chances you can get pregnant after a colposcopy?
I had a colposcopy in July, its now December 1, 2009 and I'm six weeks pregnant.
What ia the difference between colpopexy and colposcopy?
Colpopexy is surgical repair of the vagina. Colposcopy is visualization of the cervix and vagina.
What is the purpose of colposcopy?
Colposcopy is used to identify or rule out the existence of any precancerous conditions in the cervical tissue. If a Pap test shows abnormal cell growth, colposcopy is usually the first follow-up test performed.
If you have bacterial vaginosis and get a colposcopy can you get PID?
That is not possible to occur.
Where is a Colposcopy done?
This is a procedure that can be done in the doctor's office
Can a colposcopy hurt?
If a biopsy is done, there may be mild cramps or a sharp pinching when the tissue is removed. To lessen this pain, your doctormay recommend 800 mg of ibuprofen (Motrin) taken the night before and the morning of the procedure
Is a colposcopy considered routine after pap smear finds degree of inflammation?
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.
Can pregnant women have a colposcopy?
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.
Is the direct visual exammination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina?
colposcopy
Watch a video of colposcopy procedure being done?
yes
