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(also known as Colcoscopy)
Colposcopy or colcoscopy is a medical diagnostic procedure to examine an illuminated, magnified view of the cervix and the tissues of the vagina and vulva. Many premalignant lesions and malignant lesions in these areas have discernible characteristics which can be detected thorough the examination. It is done using a c... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| HPV | 216 |
89% |
| Cervical Cancer | 120 |
83% |
| Sexually Transmitted Di... | 10 |
90% |
Overall, 87% (346
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Colposcopy Reviews
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I have this done every 6 months to monitor my HPV. It it frustrating to have to go every 6 months and keep the hope alive that this will be the time that my doctor will tell me that it has cleared itself up and I am fine.
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It was painful, degrating and just horrible.
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pre-cancerous cells
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it was a bit painful
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Painful, scary experience, but it worked. All paps have been clear since.
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Used for diagnosis
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Not painful at all
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painful
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The colpo was uncomfortable but was the way I found out about the hpv
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It hurt!!!!!!!!!!At least the biospy did!!
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I still haven't gone for the colposcopy -haven't been to the doctor since I suppose two months after my baby was born (16 months ago). I was supposed... [More] -
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Hey Ladies! I am 16 wks pregnant and scheduled for a colposcopy on Monday for an abnormal pap. Is this safe? Has anyone had a colposcopy during pregna... [More] -
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Hey Ladies! I am 16 wks pregnant and scheduled for a colposcopy on Monday for an abnormal pap. Is this safe? Has anyone had a colposcopy during pregna... [More] -
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i am having a Colposcopy on Tuesday...i know its kinda of like a magnified look at my cervix....but any one who's been through give me a better idea o... [More] -
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I'm right there with you... I'm having my first colposcopy on Dec 10th!! Good luck and I hope everything turns out well for you! [More]
