Question 1

can a colposcopy delay your period?

Accepted Answer

No: No but the apprehension and stress of the procedure can.

Question 2

colposcopy done 3/26 normal period ended 3/25. period is now 8 days late. this vaused from the procedure? boyfriend and i don't use protection.

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No: A colposcopy won't delay your period. Take a test!

Question 3

why can't the gynecologist perform a colposcopy if a woman is on her period?

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Oh say can you see?: The beginning of the National Anthem is the appropriate answer to your question. The Colposcope is basically a microscope on wheels that must visualize microscopic cells within the narrow opening of the cervix as well as the outside of the cervix. Menstrual blood is RED, the cells should be WHITE,  and the MD is BLUE, because he/she can't make a diagnosis not seeing "from sea to shining sea."

Question 4

is it normal to have my period twice in one month?  i recently had a colposcopy biopsy a month ago.  should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Normal cycles: Since normal cycles vary from 21 days to 35-42 days and months vary between 28-31 days, it is not uncommon at all to have 2 periods in one month or to skip a month. Even while on pills with a 28 day cycle, you will have 2 periods in one month twice a year. Hope this helps.

Question 5

i had a regular period on may16th but on june3rd i had a colposcopy and bisopy done but since then i havent seen my period but know i'm spotting blood?

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Missed period: Could be caused by pregnancy, non-ovulatory cycles, infections, thyroid problems, and other.  Colposcopy with biopsy would not cause you to be late.  Take a pregnancy test and see your gynecologist.

Question 6

i had a colposcopy done 4/7, my period was due 5/2. 4 negative home pregnancy tests & i'm 13 days late. is this normal after having a colposcopy?

Accepted Answer

No: A colposcopy should not interfere with your period. You may just be experiencing a late cycle. Take care!

Question 7

had low grade pap smear then had colposcopy which was not cancer. just had period 2 wks early. period or cancer?

Accepted Answer

Period: Hello.  If your colposcopy was normal than you do not have cancer.  Your GYN will likely recommend an early PAP smear to follow-up on the the one that showed some changes - probably in 6 months.   Many times the next PAP smear is normal and you can go back to a normal schedule but it is important that  you go to all the appointments and follow the recommendations for future PAP smears.

Question 8

i had (pap)test last year,i didn't have any abnormal cells,today i had colposcopy cuse i have blood before period,could i have (cancer) please help!

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If you had a normal PAP smear last year, it is highly unlikely that you have cancer of the cervix.

Question 9

colposcopy done 7/22/14. have had sex since then no issue. today 8/3/14 bleeding after sex not on monthly period. pregnancy? uti? nothing to worry?

Accepted Answer

Post coital bleed: Post coital bleeding can be a few things from a friable pregnant cervix, to vaginal infection, to an STD and just plain old uterine breakthrough bleeding.  If concerned an evaluation on a day that you have the bleeding will help your GYN determine where it is coming from.  Just to remind you if you have sex the day before an office visit, we appreciate it if your partner uses a condom or pulls out

Question 10

i had an abnormal period and the  doctor
did a colposcopy. he said its rarely cancer. what kind of growths could be on my cervix? i'm kind of worried

Accepted Answer

Abnormal Pap smear: A colposcpoy is done when the initial Pap smear was abnormal. with a colposcopy the  gynecologist can tell where on the cervix the abnormal cells came from and how large the area is. The doctor then can take a biopsy from that area. this helps to establish a more accurate diagnosis than the Pap smear can.

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Can a colposcopy delay your period?

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Colposcopy done 3/26 normal period ended 3/25. period is now 8 days late. this vaused from the procedure? boyfriend and i don't use protection.

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Why can't the gynecologist perform a colposcopy if a woman is on her period?

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Is it normal to have my period twice in one month? i recently had a colposcopy biopsy a month ago. should i be worried?

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I had a regular period on may16th but on june3rd i had a colposcopy and bisopy done but since then i havent seen my period but know i'm spotting blood?

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I had a colposcopy done 4/7, my period was due 5/2. 4 negative home pregnancy tests & i'm 13 days late. is this normal after having a colposcopy?

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Had low grade pap smear then had colposcopy which was not cancer. just had period 2 wks early. period or cancer?

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I had (pap)test last year,i didn't have any abnormal cells,today i had colposcopy cuse i have blood before period,could i have (cancer) please help!

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Colposcopy done 7/22/14. have had sex since then no issue. today 8/3/14 bleeding after sex not on monthly period. pregnancy? uti? nothing to worry?

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I had an abnormal period and the doctor did a colposcopy. he said its rarely cancer. what kind of growths could be on my cervix? i'm kind of worried

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