Hi, Tess. The cervical biopsy is called a colposcopy. That procedure is pretty easy - to me it always seemed a lot like a pap, just takes a bit longer and there's a bit of a pinch when they take the sample, but not bad.

When you say "insert a camera", I'm not sure which procedure you are thinking of. If your doctor is only testing your cervix, then a special scope is used to look at it up close during the colposcopy, and that scope can sometimes have a camera. It doesn't get inserted, really; the doc just uses it to look through from outside.

On the other hand, if your doctor is testing your uterus also, and actually inserting a camera through the cervical canal and up into the uterus, then that is called a hysteroscopy. That is done while you are asleep, and it's also easy but because it's done in a hospital under general anesthesia, I usually have to take the day off of work to sleep off the anesthesia, and then you may have cramps for a day or two.

You can call your doctor back to ask more questions about what they are planning to do and what to expect. Another good idea is to ask for copies of your medical record, including your pap smear results. I always like to have a copy for my own records, anyway. The pap results should tell you more about exactly what kind of abnormal cells were found. If there are words you don't understand, you can ask questions here (or use google, of course), and that will also help you know what kinds of tests come next and what treatment (if any) would be recommended.

Sending good thoughts your way; keep us posted on how it goes.