colposcopy.... What is it..... is it painful!! please ladies only!!?

Question

My doctor said that i needed a colposcopy i am 17 years old and i am very scared!! I don't know what this is! My doctor is a family doctor can she do this procedure in her office or will i have to go somewhere else!! Will i feel anything!! I am so scared!!
Will this hurt me!!!

Answer 1

I know you asked for answers from women only but I used to work as a RN for 22 years. I read the web sites listed by some of the persons who answered you. The info on them seemed correct.

If I was a woman and had to have this done, I would want it done by my OB/GYN doctor. Millions of women have had this done, so you are not alone. My best wishes to you.

Answer 2

When in doubt, go to Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colposcopy

Also, ask your doctor why you need the procedure. If it's an abnormal PAP smear result, perhaps it should be repeated before you submit to a colposcopy. I would think you would need to see a gynecologist for this procedure.

Answer 3

Here's an article that will help you:

http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/cevicalconditions/a/colposcopy.htm

Colposcopy is a simple and painless procedure that is performed in the gynecologist's office. The procedure takes about ten or fifteen minutes.

You should be fine!

Good luck!

Answer 4

This is NOT a painful thing. I have had two done this year because I had an abnormal pap this spring. They just check your cells to make sure everything is ok. It takes no more then a few seconds to do it. Its very easy and quick. Do not worry about it. I worried and lost sleep but it turned out fine and im healthy. Try not to get to excited about it.

Answer 5

Read here and don't be afraid.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colposcopy

Answer 6

your Dr. should have explained what will be done and given you a sheet on what you need to do to prepare for the test
with the information ,you will see that it won't be really bad