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I am having a colposcope. is it painful?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Colposcope: Done by experienced ob/gyn. Specialist, it should not be unpleasant. If worried about discomfort, ask the doctor ahead of time for mild sedative.

Answered 6/29/2012

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