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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
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89% |
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83% |
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90% |
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ive had 2 colposcopies, it wasn't so bad, not as bad as the other procedures.
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I have had 2 coloscopy done and a freezing and still no change..Doc says cant do anything more..not much left of my cervix..so next step could be hysterectomy
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I've had three done and two came back abnormal. I had a LEEP done after the first abn biopsy result and now my gyn is just watching.
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had biopsy to determine severity. no further action required at this time. Had appointments every 6 months that have been scaled back to every 6 months
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This is not a fun process, if they do a biopsy. yes it feels like a pinch but a pinch on the most sensitive area you can imagine. take a muscle relaxer or some pain meds before you go, I did.
more info:
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/cevicalconditions/a/colposcopy.htm
more info:
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/cevicalconditions/a/colposcopy.htm
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I had this proceedure done and I really suffered because according to my doctor I was down to the nerves in my cervix. I need to rebuild with estrogen cream.
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they tested for cervical cancer test inconclusive I get tested in 6 months
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OUCH!
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3 samples of biopsies were taken from my cervix with no anesthesia. It hurt like hell! I was having sharp pains for a week!
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It gave the doctor's a direction as far as my treatment goes. Unfortunately it was an uncomfortable procedure. The solution they put on my cervix burned and it hurt a little when they were scrapping cells from my cervix.
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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]
