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A cervical biopsy is a small bit of tissue pinched off the cervix with an instrument (usually in the office). It is then sent to a pathologist to be prepared and looked at under the microscope to see if any abnormalities are present.

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29 year experience in Gynecologic Oncology

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: cervix biopsy?

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A 40-year old female asked:

Had a cervix biopsy before i.U.D was inserted, now dr wants to see me about results? Why?

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A 41-year old asked:

Had sex after cervix biopsy and now I have bloody discharge--are the two related?

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A 35-year old female asked:

What is Benign squamous mucosa after cervix biopsy and will it go away and how often does it regress? When will it go away?

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A 37-year old asked:

How dangerous is it that a surgical sponge was accidently left in my vagina during a cervix biopsy?

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A 21-year old asked:

P4 L4 a1 / perimenopausal dub / fractional currettage with cervix biopsy diagnosed what is the medical remeedi? This for my mother.

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A 35-year old female asked:

I have large fibroid 5mnth pregnant look like .Gyn took pap smear and cervix biopsy , what was the purpose of the samples taken out of from inside .?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Could you help me to understand my results , A Endocervix (curettage): -Fragments of benign endocervical tissue and squamous epithelium -Negative for dysplasia B. Cervix (biopsy): -High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL)/CIN 3?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Final Diagnosis A. Endocervix (curettage): -Fragments of benign endocervical tissue and squamous epithelium -Negative for dysplasia B. Cervix (biopsy): -High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL)/CIN 3 last year my pap was normal idk what I?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Cervix, uterus, biopsy - Mild to moderate dysplasia ( HGSIL, CIN - I / II ) What does that mean?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Had a colposcopy, white spot was found on my cervix. A biopsy done. What could possible outcome b. I have HPV & pre cancer cells i want 2 have kids.

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A 68-year old female asked:

I'm 68 yrs. old. Have severe uterus scarring ,totally blocked above cervix. Had biopsy and D&C which couldn't get through. Waiting for MRI. Can constipation be caused by this scarring? No surgeries or C-sections in past?

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A 47-year old female asked:

Dilation of closed cervix/hysteroscopy/endo biopsy was done in the operating room. Could not be done in the office because of my size? Normal weight

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A 33-year old asked:

How is a cold cone biopsy of cervix done?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is removed during a cone biopsy of cervix?

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A 29-year old female asked:

They found patches on my cervix and took a biopsy. Im scarred it might b cancer. ?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Two consecutive miscarriages at age 39. Two previous colposcopies and biopsies on cervix. Still have hpv virus and smoke. Should I try again?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Painful scar tissue developing 3 years post cone biopsy on cervix normal? It is very painful to get a papsmear because of it, is this normal?

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A 30-year old female asked:

What does the results from cervix, 6 o'clock, biopsy: benign squamous epithelium and endocervical glands which says Specimen B: Fragment(s): 1 mean?

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A 30-year old female asked:

What does the results from cervix, 6 o'clock, biopsy: benign squamous epithelium and endocervical glands which says Specimen B: Fragment(s): 1 mean?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Would a Pap smear, coloscopy, and biopsy of cervix cells detect a herpes infection?

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A 23-year old asked:

My gynocologist can never see my cervix ihad a cone biopsy aka l.E.A.P done gyno took quite bit of cervix due to HPV can this prevent me from pregnanc?

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A 24-year old female asked:

I had a biopsy on cervix 3 days ago. Now I'm cramping and have orangish brown discharge that smells like copper is it blood should this happen ?

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A 29-year old female asked:

I have HPV and they found white spots on my cervix. They took a biopsy of certain areas Scarred it might be cancer. What food should I eat for that?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Can you explain what it means? Diagnosis: A) Endocervix, curettage: Benign endocervical glands and cervical mucus B) Cervix, 1 o'clock, biopsy: Predominantly endocervical tissue with inflammation and squamous metaplasia?

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A 69-year old female asked:

11 CT scans 10 xrays in 2 yrs gyn wants a pelvic ct- MRI of pel shows fluid and endomet. 14mm biopsy of cervix neg-fem 69 is CT safe for me? W. Cont

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A 68-year old female asked:

I'm 68yrs old with severe scarring of uterus. Waiting for MRI. Have total blockage above Cervix. D&C and biopsy couldn't get through. Do I have to worry about the scarring affecting other organs?

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A female asked:

After having a biopsy due to fluid in the cervix, which was negative, do I need to have a D&C?

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A 35-year old asked:

How painful is it to get a colposcopy with biopsy on the cervix?

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A 31-year old male asked:

How much does a vaginal biopsy hurt (not on cervix)? How long would I need off of work if any?

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