What can I expect with a colposcopy?

Question

The nurse on the phone advised me to take 800 mg of Ibuprofen first, I'm not taking that as a good sign!

Answer 1

I had that done not to long ago... if ur getting it done by a different doctor then you may feel uncomfortable... i did... the solution that is used is made of an acid and you may feel a tingleing sensation on your cervix shortly after it is applied... next the doctor uses a special microscope to look at your cervix closely if they find any irregular spots she/he will take a biopsy.. they tell u it will feel like a tiny pinch but thats bull ****.. when they did mine i screamed and my pain tollerance isnt that low... its actuallt mediocre.... if that tells you anything.... thats basicly it... theres not much more to it other than that...

Answer 2

Coloposcopy is a diagnostic tool to determine the cause of abnormalities found in Pap smears. A colposcopy is a visual examination of the cervix--a relatively simple and painless procedure, usually performed in your physician's office. The actual procedure lasts approximately ten to fifteen minutes.

A colposcopy seems much like a Pap smear, however, there a few important differences. You are positioned on the examination table as in a Pap smear, however acetic acid (such as, common table vinegar) is placed on the cervix which causes the cervical cells to fill with water so light will not pass through them.

Another difference that you will notice is that your physician uses a colposcope to view your cervix. A colposcope is a large, electric microscope that is positioned approximately 30 cm from your vagina. A bright light on the end of the colposcope makes it possible for your physician to visualize your cervix.

Your physician focuses on the areas where no light passes through. Abnormal cervical changes are seen as white areas, the whiter the area, the worse the dysplasia. Abnormal blood vessel changes are also apparent through the colposcope. Abnormal vascular changes can occur in dysplasia. Typically, worse the vascular changes are the worse the dysplasia.

If your physician is able to view the entire abnormal area through the colposcope, a tissue sample or biopsy is taken from the whitest abnormal areas and sent to the lab for further evaluation.

Cryosurgery or a freezing of the abnormal cells may be performed next and, in some cases, can make this a diagnostic/ treatment procedure in one. If your physician, is unable to view the entire abnormal area, as when the abnormal area extends inside the cervix, another procedure such as a Cone biopsy or LEEP procedure is performed.

Answer 3

I believe you may mean "colostomy". A colostomy is painless. It is used to allow a gastrologist (a doc who specializes in rectal/ intestinal functions) to examine things in these areas more closely. He/she may elect to put you deeply to sleep when the proceedure is done or less deeply. It depends on you and what you're comfortable with after the doc describes the proceedure and/or any past personal situation that make deeper sedation necessary. I had one done 6 yrs. ago. Don't freak...this was my proceedure that is standard for everyone unless your doc specifically tells you otherwise: You will be given a slip of paper indicating what to buy at the store. The Colite you will purchase requires a doc's prescription to get it. The paper will tell you exactly what to do and when to do it. Other things you will use are Magnesium Sulfate (it tastes like diluted 7-UP), and you will feel "married to the toliet". All of this will clean your digestive tract out--intestines and all--- for the proceedure the next day. Don't be frightened...everything will be fine. Keep the faith!

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Coloscopy What To Expect