A colposcopy is an examination used to look at a woman’s lower reproductive system (cervix, vagina and vulva) through the colposcope. The cervix is an important point of the genital organs where it can give signs of precancerous or cancerous changes. With the colposcopy, the doctor has a clear picture of each woman and thus has the possibility to advise her appropriately.
- Colposcope: is a special camera with which the cervix is examined at various magnifications.
Colposcopy is not considered a routine examination, but is an action performed after suspicious or abnormal Pap smear results.
Colposcopy is performed to diagnose some of the following pathological conditions:
- Cervical cancer
- Warts
- Cercillitis
- Precancerous changes in the cervix
- Precancerous changes
- Cancer in the vagina and vulva.
Colposcopy procedure
The examination is done with the help of the vaginal dilator and the colposcope. First, the area is cleaned with a 5% acetic acid solution and checked. With this solution, if there are diseased areas, they are colored white and the doctor, if necessary, takes a sample for a biopsy. The results of the biopsy take a few days to come out. Depending on these, the doctor will decide on the treatment that the woman is going to follow.
Instructions you should know before the colposcopy procedure
- The colposcopy is performed halfway through the cycle, i.e. on the 10-14th day and the woman must not be menstruating.
- Sexual activity is not allowed for 1-2 days before the colposcopy.
- Do not use vaginal douches or medications for 2 days before the exam.
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