{"id":165,"date":"2025-02-18T07:36:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T07:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obgyn.highpoweredgraphics.com\/?page_id=165"},"modified":"2025-02-22T18:19:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T18:19:23","slug":"colposcopy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newdayobgyn.com\/?page_id=165","title":{"rendered":"Colposcopy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\t\t<!-- START Slider 2 REVOLUTION SLIDER 6.7.34 --><p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<rs-module-wrap id=\"rev_slider_2_1_wrapper\" data-source=\"gallery\" style=\"visibility:hidden;background:transparent;padding:0;margin:0px auto;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\">\n\t\t\t\t<rs-module id=\"rev_slider_2_1\" style=\"\" data-version=\"6.7.34\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slides style=\"overflow: hidden; position: absolute;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slide style=\"position: absolute;\" data-key=\"rs-3\" data-title=\"Slide\" data-in=\"o:0;\" data-out=\"a:false;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/newdayobgyn.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/revslider\/sr6\/assets\/assets\/dummy.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Dr. Alicia Acon New Day OBGYN Florida Physician\" width=\"2000\" height=\"809\" class=\"rev-slidebg tp-rs-img rs-lazyload\" data-lazyload=\"\/\/obgyn.highpoweredgraphics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dr.-Alicia-Acon-New-Day-OBGYN-Florida-Physician.jpg\" data-panzoom=\"d:10000;ss:135%;se:100;\" data-no-retina>\n<!---->\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slide style=\"position: absolute;\" data-key=\"rs-4\" data-title=\"Slide\" data-in=\"o:0;\" data-out=\"a:false;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/newdayobgyn.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/revslider\/sr6\/assets\/assets\/dummy.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"New Day OBGYN Gynecologist Obstertrician Alicia Acon\" width=\"2000\" height=\"808\" class=\"rev-slidebg tp-rs-img rs-lazyload\" data-lazyload=\"\/\/obgyn.highpoweredgraphics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/New-Day-OBGYN-Gynecologist-Obstertrician-Alicia-Acon.jpg\" data-panzoom=\"d:10000;ss:100;se:135%;\" data-no-retina>\n<!---->\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<rs-slide style=\"position: absolute;\" data-key=\"rs-5\" data-title=\"Slide\" data-in=\"o:0;\" data-out=\"a:false;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/newdayobgyn.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/revslider\/sr6\/assets\/assets\/dummy.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Obstetrician Dr. Alicia Acon OBGYN Florida\" width=\"2000\" height=\"822\" class=\"rev-slidebg tp-rs-img rs-lazyload\" data-lazyload=\"\/\/obgyn.highpoweredgraphics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Obstetrician-Dr.-Alicia-Acon-OBGYN-Florida.jpg\" data-panzoom=\"d:10000;ss:135%;se:100;\" data-no-retina>\n<!---->\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/rs-slides>\n\t\t\t\t<\/rs-module>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\tsetREVStartSize({c: 'rev_slider_2_1',rl:[1240,1024,778,480],el:[700],gw:[1800],gh:[700],type:'standard',justify:'',layout:'fullwidth',mh:\"0\"});if (window.RS_MODULES!==undefined && window.RS_MODULES.modules!==undefined && window.RS_MODULES.modules[\"revslider21\"]!==undefined) {window.RS_MODULES.modules[\"revslider21\"].once = false;window.revapi2 = undefined;if (window.RS_MODULES.checkMinimal!==undefined) window.RS_MODULES.checkMinimal()}\n\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t<\/rs-module-wrap>\n\t\t\t<!-- END REVOLUTION SLIDER -->\n[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;205&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRight&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Colposcopy is an exam that looks closely at the cervix. It uses a special magnifying instrument to do this. The instrument also may be used to look at the vagina and vulva.<\/p>\n<p>Colposcopy, which is pronounced kol-POS-kuh-pee, looks for signs of disease. A colposcopy may be recommended if a Pap test result shows something concerning. If your healthcare team finds a suspicious area of cells during your colposcopy procedure, a sample of tissue can be collected for testing.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s common to feel anxious before a colposcopy exam. Knowing what to expect during your colposcopy may help you feel more comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>A healthcare professional may recommend colposcopy if a Pap test or pelvic exam finds something concerning.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Colposcopy can help diagnose:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Genital warts.<\/li>\n<li>Inflammation of the cervix, called cervicitis.<\/li>\n<li>Noncancerous growths on the cervix, such as polyps.<\/li>\n<li>Precancerous changes in the tissue of the cervix.<\/li>\n<li>Precancerous changes in the tissue of the vagina.<\/li>\n<li>Precancerous changes of the vulva.<\/li>\n<li>Cancer of the cervix, called cervical cancer.<\/li>\n<li>Cancer of the vagina, called vaginal cancer.<\/li>\n<li>Cancer of the vulva, called vulvar cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Risks<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Colposcopy is a safe procedure that has very few risks. Rarely, complications from biopsies taken during colposcopy can happen. A biopsy is a procedure to remove a sample of tissue for testing in a lab. Biopsy complications may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heavy bleeding.<\/li>\n<li>Infection.<\/li>\n<li>Pelvic pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">How you prepare<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To prepare for your colposcopy, your healthcare team may recommend that you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid scheduling your colposcopy during your period.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t have vaginal intercourse the day or two before your colposcopy.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t use tampons the day or two before your colposcopy.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t use vaginal medicines for the two days before your colposcopy.<\/li>\n<li>Take a pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), before going to your colposcopy appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;207&#8243; img_size=&#8221;550&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;zoomIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Coping with feeling anxious before colposcopy<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It is common to feel anxious before a colposcopy appointment. Being anxious can make you feel generally uncomfortable. You may find it hard to concentrate. You also may have difficulty sleeping.<\/p>\n<p>People who are very anxious about colposcopy may have more pain during the procedure than people who find ways to cope with and manage their feelings.<\/p>\n<p>Things that can help with feeling anxious about colposcopy include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asking your healthcare professional for brochures or pamphlets about colposcopy and what you can expect.<\/li>\n<li>Writing down any questions or concerns you have about the procedure. Ask your healthcare professional to review them with you before your colposcopy begins.<\/li>\n<li>Finding activities that help you relax, such as exercise, meditation, and being with friends and family.<\/li>\n<li>Listening to music quietly during the exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">What you can expect<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">During the colposcopy<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Colposcopy is usually done in a healthcare professional&#8217;s office. The procedure typically takes 10 to 20 minutes. You&#8217;ll lie on your back on a table with your feet in supports, just as during a pelvic exam or Pap test.<\/p>\n<p>A metal or plastic speculum is placed in your vagina. The speculum holds open the walls of your vagina so that your healthcare professional can see your cervix.<\/p>\n<p>The special magnifying instrument, called a colposcope, is placed a few inches away from your vulva. Your healthcare professional shines a bright light into your vagina and looks through the lens of the colposcope, as if using binoculars.<\/p>\n<p>Your cervix and vagina are swabbed with cotton to clear away any mucus. A solution of vinegar or another type of solution may be applied to the area. This may cause a burning or tingling sensation. The solution helps highlight any areas of suspicious cells.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">During the biopsy<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If your healthcare professional finds a suspicious area, a small sample of tissue may be taken for lab testing. To collect the sample, a sharp biopsy instrument is used to remove a small piece of tissue. If there are multiple suspicious areas, your healthcare professional may take multiple biopsy samples.<\/p>\n<p>A chemical solution may be applied to the biopsy area to limit bleeding.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">After the colposcopy<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If your healthcare professional didn&#8217;t do a biopsy during your colposcopy, you won&#8217;t have any restrictions on your activity once your exam is complete. You may experience some spotting or very light bleeding from your vagina in the next day or two.<\/p>\n<p>If you had a biopsy sample taken during your colposcopy, you may experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vaginal or vulvar pain that lasts one or two days.<\/li>\n<li>Light bleeding from your vagina that lasts a few days.<\/li>\n<li>A dark discharge from your vagina.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use a pad to catch any blood or discharge. 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