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

Question 1

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

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

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Immediately: A colposcopy is usually done in the office. Its purpose is to look closely at the cervix for abnormal cells. If any abnormalities are seen, a biopsy... Read More

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?

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6 months okay: A follow-up at 6 months is more than sufficient. Get HPV vaccine.

Question 3

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

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

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Better information: Unless there is a striking problem, doctors prefer to wait a period of time for anesthesia to get out of your system and sometimes a wait for laborato... Read More

Question 4

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

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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 ... Read More

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?

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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 bl... Read More

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. ?

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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?

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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 n... Read More

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

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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 l... Read More

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