I had an abnormal pap and have to go for a colposcopy and i'm nervous.Anyone ever had it? Were you scared to?

Answer 1

Don't be nervous about the abnormal pap. The reason for the colposcopy is to help detect any pre-cancerous abnormalities in your cells. It is a good thing to try to detect it early. I just went through this 3 months ago. My doctor told me that it can take 10 years for it to become cancerous and not to worry. The process is a little uncomfortable, but very tolerable.

Do not stress out about the horror stories from other people.

Best of luck with everything.

Answer 2

I get one every single year, due to family history. It is nothing too bad! It is a lot of cramping because they go up through your birth canal. But, all in all it is a pretty short process and not as bad as you think it will be. The doc will usually give you pain medicine to take before hand to take the pain away. You will be a little sore afterwards but should be back to normal the next day! The biggest advice I can give, is to stay calm, the more you stay calm the less it hurts!

Answer 3

you need to go. I've had it. It is uncomfortable but tolerable. I let my abnormal paps go for 7 years and I've had cancer all that time, In a month I have to go for a full hysterectomy to cut it out.
I was scared to go but its okay. Seriously its uncomfortable and if they do a biopsy its a little more uncomfortale. Feel free to email me if you want to discuss further. I am here to help! [e-mail]

Answer 4

The colposcopy isn't anything at all, although before you go make sure you DON'T shave, the vinegar solution burns....I only found it slightly painful when he took a sample for my biopsy (They say you don't feel a thing, but I felt it)

Answer 5

DON'T WORRY IT IS NOTHING IT YOUR VISIT WILL TAKE ABOUT 30 TO 45 MINUTES AND YOU WON'T FEEL A THING

Answer 6

ull be fine.. just relax and breathe thru it