Colposcopy is the procedure conducted to discover or find cancerous cells or unusual cells that may turn into a cancerous cell in the cervix, vagina or vulva. A colposcope is used for the procedure, it gives the oncologist a magnified view of the cells that make up the vulva, cervix and vagina.
Important Things to Know
Colposcopy is important to identify or detect early vaginal or cervical cancer in women. If the results of your screening test are abnormal, further testing is needed to confirm the result and determine the severity of the abnormality.
- The colposcope is placed close to the body but it does not enter the body.
- Acetic acid or vinegar is placed on the cervix and vagina to stain the cells and to give the oncologist a good view of the cells.
- When identified/detected early and treated well, cancerous cells do not lead to cervical cancer.
- A colposcopy is nearly painless, however, you might feel a little sting when they wash your vagina with the vinegar-ish solution.
- Colposcopy is safe during pregnancy
- There are no direct side effects that a colposcopy will cause
Get the Care You Deserve
At Magharibi Health Specialists, we offer the best colposcopy services, we have qualified doctors that will take good care of you and give the good care and service you deserve.
