What to expect for a cervical colposcopy?

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my pap test came back normal, but unfortunately it showed that I have high risk HPV. I have my colposcopy tomorrow morning & I just wanted to know what they do? kinda nervous.

thank you.

Diane A · Accepted Answer

Have them explain what they are going to do when you go in, Usually it uses a special scope to see the cervix up close after they coat it with acetic acid to highlight certain tissue. what happens after that will depend on findings--ask them

LadyMerton · Answer

plenty  of info if you google it

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/colposcopy/about/pac-20385036

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/cancer/cervical-cancer/what-colposcopy

https://www.webmd.com/cancer/cervical-cancer/do-i-need-colposcopy-and-cervical-biopsy#:~:text=A%20colposcopy%20is%20a%20simple%20procedure%20that%20lets,uses%20a%20special%20magnifying%20instrument%20called%20a%20colposcope.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=cervical+colposcopy&FORM=ANCMS9&PC=U531

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What to expect for a cervical colposcopy?

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