If you OB/GYN receives an abnormal Pap test (which is quite common – about 10 percent of Pap tests show abnormal cells), he or she will recommend that you have a colposcopy. A Pap test is a screening tool that tells your doctor whether there are any cell changes happening on your cervix. A colposcopy is a more thorough diagnostic procedure that allows your gynecologist to examine your cervix for any abnormal cells or blood vessels using a microscope known as a colposcope. It will also allow him or her to see if there are any changes in your vagina, cervix or uterus. A colposcopy may also help your doctor determine if you need to have a test for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
There are no colposcopy side effects except for an occasional discharge after a colposcopy procedure and some bleeding after a colposcopy biopsy.
Most abnormal Pap smear results are caused by viral infections — such as the human papillomavirus or HPV. Sometimes abnormal results are due to natural changes that happen during menopause. On rare occasions, an inflamed cervix or symptoms such as pain or abnormal bleeding point to a more serious condition, including cancer. In these cases, a tissue sample taken at the same time, a colposcopy biopsy, can confirm the suspected condition.
If your gynecologist in Queens, NYC finds genital warts, inflamed tissue, non-cancerous growths, or polyps in your uterus or on your cervix, he or she can diagnose and treat them right away, during or after your colposcopy. HPV stands for human papillomavirus. It’s the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV is usually harmless and goes away by itself, but some types can lead to cancer or genital warts. If your results show HPV, a colposcopy procedure can rule out more serious health conditions associated with it.
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