What is Colposcopy?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIf your Ob\/Gyn receives an abnormal Pap test (which is quite common \u2013 about 10 percent of Pap tests show abnormal cells), he or she will recommend that you have a colposcopy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nA colposcopy is a 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. A colposcope is a specialized instrument that includes a magnifying lens, which allows your Viva Eve Ob\/Gyn, a specialist in colposcopy New York, to visualize the surfaces of the cervix, vagina, and vulva in great detail and also help determine if you need to have a test for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nA colposcopy is usually performed by your Viva Eve gynecologist right in the office. Here is how you should prepare for your visit:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n- Try to schedule your colposcopy when you are not menstruating.<\/li>
- Take an over-the counter pain reliever recommended by your doctor 30 to 60 minutes before the procedure if you are worried about mild cramping.<\/li>
- Do not insert anything into your vagina for a full 24 hours before the procedure \u2014 including vaginal creams, douches, or tampons.<\/li>
- Do not have sex for 24 hours before and after your colposcopy NYC procedure.<\/li>
- Do not take aspirin before the colposcopy procedure without your doctor\u2019s knowledge, as it can increase the chances of bleeding. Your doctor will ask you to discontinue any prescription blood thinners a few days before the procedure.<\/li>
- Discuss the possibility that you are pregnant with your gynecologist. He can probably do the colposcopy without injury to you or your fetus, but he may decide not to do a biopsy.<\/li>
- Tell your doctor about any medications you are taking or any allergies to medications.<\/li>
- Discuss any bleeding problems you have had in the past.<\/li>
- Tell your gynecologist if you have been recently treated for a vaginal, cervical, or pelvic infection.<\/li>
- A colposcopy procedure usually takes 10 to 20 minutes. It\u2019s primarily an observational test that allows your colposcopy NYC gynecologist to visually examine your reproductive organs. He only needs to do a colposcopy biopsy procedure if he finds something unusual.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\tDo the benefits of colposcopy outweigh any risks?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBenefits<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n- The benefits of the colposcopy procedure far outweigh any risks associated with it.<\/li>\n
- If precancerous cells are found via colposcopy and biopsy, treatment can allow your doctor to prevent the development of cervical cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Risks<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tColposcopy is a very common and safe procedure with very rare side effects. You should however contact your colposcopy New York doctor if you have any of the following:<\/p>\n
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\n- The discharge begins to have a strong, foul odor.<\/li>\n
- Your pain does not improve with over-the-counter medication.<\/li>\n
- Bleeding continues for longer than seven days.<\/li>\n
- Significant bleeding occurs, which causes you to use more than one sanitary pad per hour.<\/li>\n
- You have severe lower abdominal pain.<\/li>\n
- You run a fever or have chills after a colposcopy biopsy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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If your Ob\/Gyn receives an abnormal Pap test (which is quite common \u2013 about 10 percent of Pap tests show abnormal cells), he or she will recommend that you have a colposcopy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n A colposcopy is a 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. A colposcope is a specialized instrument that includes a magnifying lens, which allows your Viva Eve Ob\/Gyn, a specialist in colposcopy New York, to visualize the surfaces of the cervix, vagina, and vulva in great detail and also help determine if you need to have a test for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Colposcopy is a very common and safe procedure with very rare side effects. You should however contact your colposcopy New York doctor if you have any of the following:<\/p>\n <\/p>\nA colposcopy is usually performed by your Viva Eve gynecologist right in the office. Here is how you should prepare for your visit:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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