Question 1

what is a colposcopy?

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Colposcopy: Is a diagnostic examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope (device) that allows for magnification as well.

Question 2

what is a colposcopy like?

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Not painful: Colposcopy is a simple, 10- to 15-minute procedure that is painless and performed in a gynecologist's office.

Question 3

could you explain what is a colposcopy and does it hurt?

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Cervical exam: Examination of the cervix using an instrument that  looks like a pair of binoculars done after washing the cervix with a dilute vinegar-like solution to cause abnormal cells to become more visible.  Colposcopy itself does not hurt.  It is sort of like a long pap smear.  However, at the time of colposcopy, the doctor may take a biopsy of an abnormal looking area, which may cause a brief pinching.

Question 4

what is involved with a colposcopy?

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Pelvic exam: It is the same basic set up as a pap smear but your doctor will look at your cervix with a microscope instead of the naked eye. They will use a couple of different dyes to bring out the cells of the cervix and take a small biopsy of any area looking abnormal.

Question 5

what is the difference between a colposcopy and biopsy procedure?

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One without the othe: Colposcopy is the procedure of using a microscope to exam the vagina and cervix under magnification when your pap smear is abnormal. If an abnormality is seen, then a biopsy is taken.

Question 6

what is the procedure for a colposcopy biopsy does the biospy get rid of the abnormal cells?

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After colposcopy..: This is done after Acetic Acid is put on the cervix to show the affected area(s).  It/they show up as white patch/patches which are then all removed with a biopsy, like a cone biopsy.  This is then examined under a microscope to determine if it is malignant.

Question 7

cost of colposcopy?

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Ask your doc: Or planned parenthood clinic, the price can really vary depending on who does it and what state and there will also be a charge from the patholgy lab.

Question 8

does a colposcopy hurt?

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Not pleasant: But you will be sedated and likely be offered analgesia after. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 9

what all can a colposcopy show?

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Precancerous changes: A pap smear is used to detect precancerous cells on the cervix but it does not tell you where the cells came from or how deep they go. A colposcopy is used to locate exactly where the problem is on the cervix and to find out how extensive or deep the abnormal cells go. Then a treatment plan can be determined.

Question 10

how much does a colposcopy usually hurt?

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Not too much: Well just looking at the cervix is not much worse than a routine exam. Biopsies certainly add some brief pain. Most patients tell me it was uncomfortable but not too bad. The discomforting parts probably add up to less than a minute of actually performing the biopsies.

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