Question 1

how long is recovery time following a colposcopy and when can i return to work full time?

Accepted Answer

Usually one day: Most people are able to return to work the day after a colonoscopy.

Question 2

my pap smear showed agus. i had a colposcopy and endometrial biopsy performed. results came back normal. i am to return in 6 months. family history of uterine cancer. no blood work, no pelvic exam. should i seek a second opinion?

Accepted Answer

6 months okay: A follow-up at 6 months is more than sufficient.
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Question 3

i was scheduled for a follow up appointment after a colposcopy/ why didn't doctor talk to me in recovery?

Accepted Answer

Need results: During colposcopy, abnormal tissue is removed and then sent to lab.. So the results are not immediately available.

Question 4

how much time is it before you can excercise after a colposcopy?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: After a colposcopy you can exercise immediately, unless the colposcopy was performed in the context of a connotation of the cervix, in which case you will want to wait at least 2 weeks, and only after a doctor has given you clearance.

Question 5

when is the best time during my cycle to get a colposcopy done?and why?

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Always: After your period starts, between when you are done bleeding and before the mid-cycle: it is impossible to miss an early pregnancy during this time.

Question 6

i had sex 1 week after colposcopy  what's the  least wait time ?

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Depends: Did they do a biopsy? If they only looked and didn't biopsy, sex is fine whenever. If they did a biopsy, we usually tell patients 2 weeks.

Question 7

how much time should i wait to have sex after having a colposcopy/biopsy?

Accepted Answer

At least until...: You get your results. There may be a chemical cautery medication applied to your cervix to help stop bleeding that can get rubbed off and cause new bleeding, make things messy, and potentially cause irritation for either you or your partner.

Question 8

my doctor says i need a colposcopy. however im only 19, and this is the first time ive had an abnormal pap smear. ?

Accepted Answer

Pap: Why was it done at the age 19? Discuss it with your doctor and if you do not feel convinced then seek a second opinion from another provider.

Question 9

ascus diagnosed, do i have to wait 6 months for cells to return to normal, or can i order a colposcopy right away?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Many times an ASCUS is simply due to an infection or inflammation. It is important to see if the HPV or Human Papilloma Virus, result is positive or negative. That will give you more data on whether you want to aggressively request a colposcopy.

Question 10

i just had a colposcopy last month & just found out i'm pregnant. will that and a previous miscarriage affect me this time ? what are the chances

Accepted Answer

Small: General anesthesia is a known risk factor for miscarriage, but chances are small.  Whether you had a previous miscarriage is unlikely to affect your likelihood of another this time.

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How long is recovery time following a colposcopy and when can i return to work full time

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My pap smear showed agus. i had a colposcopy and endometrial biopsy performed. results came back normal. i am to return in 6 months. family history of uterine cancer. no blood work, no pelvic exam. should i seek a second opinion?

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I was scheduled for a follow up appointment after a colposcopy/ why didn't doctor talk to me in recovery?

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How much time is it before you can excercise after a colposcopy?

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When is the best time during my cycle to get a colposcopy done?and why?

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I had sex 1 week after colposcopy what's the least wait time ?

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How much time should i wait to have sex after having a colposcopy/biopsy?

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My doctor says i need a colposcopy. however im only 19, and this is the first time ive had an abnormal pap smear. ?

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Ascus diagnosed, do i have to wait 6 months for cells to return to normal, or can i order a colposcopy right away?

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I just had a colposcopy last month & just found out i'm pregnant. will that and a previous miscarriage affect me this time ? what are the chances

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