COLPOSCOPY- WHAT is IT?
November 20, 2008 by
According to Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. " Colposcopy procedure was developed in 1925 by the German physician, Hans Hinselmann. The main goal of a Colposcopy procedure is to prevent cervical cancer by detecting precancerous lesions early and treating them" Colposcopy is a test done
to determine the reason for abnormal cells seen on a Pap Smear. The most common cause of an abnormal Pap Smear is vaginal infection.
OTHER REASONS FOR A COLPOSCOPY PROCEDURE ARE:
Genital human papilla virus. (HPV)
HPV is a one of the most common sexually transmitted disease. (STD)
There are 130 different types of HPV. HPV cannot be seen, most people who become infected are unaware that they have it.
Some types of HVP can later develop into cervical cancer. Another type can cause genital warts.
Hormonal changes which results in vaginal bleeding is another reason for doing a Colposcopy.
COLPOSCOPY PROCEDURE
In this procedure an instrument called a Colposcope is used to look at the cervix, vagina and external genital area under magnification to closely examine for abnormal cells on the cervix.
The patient lays supine with both legs in stirrups, similar to the position during a Pap Smear procedure.
The physician prepares the area and places a vaginal speculum to visualize the cervix.
The colposcope is positioned so that the light and magnification is directed on the area, but it is not placed in the vagina.
The area is cleaned, acetic acid a vinegar solution is applied.
The solution will cause the cells to be more visible. The abnormal cells will appear white and this denotes dysplasia, a pre-cancerous condition that can lead to cancer of the cervix if it is not treated.
Biopsies of the dysplasia areas are taken and sent for pathological studies.
This is followed by a curettage of the cervical canal. The canal is then swabbed with Monsel Solution to stop the bleeding in the cervical canal
The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes.
There will be a slight dark brown or black vaginal discharge for a few days.
This is due to the Monsel Solution was used to swab the cervical canal.
OTHER REASONS FOR A COLPOSCOPY PROCEDURE ARE:
Genital human papilla virus. (HPV)
HPV is a one of the most common sexually transmitted disease. (STD)
There are 130 different types of HPV. HPV cannot be seen, most people who become infected are unaware that they have it.
Some types of HVP can later develop into cervical cancer. Another type can cause genital warts.
Hormonal changes which results in vaginal bleeding is another reason for doing a Colposcopy.
COLPOSCOPY PROCEDURE
In this procedure an instrument called a Colposcope is used to look at the cervix, vagina and external genital area under magnification to closely examine for abnormal cells on the cervix.
The patient lays supine with both legs in stirrups, similar to the position during a Pap Smear procedure.
The physician prepares the area and places a vaginal speculum to visualize the cervix.
The colposcope is positioned so that the light and magnification is directed on the area, but it is not placed in the vagina.
The area is cleaned, acetic acid a vinegar solution is applied.
The solution will cause the cells to be more visible. The abnormal cells will appear white and this denotes dysplasia, a pre-cancerous condition that can lead to cancer of the cervix if it is not treated.
Biopsies of the dysplasia areas are taken and sent for pathological studies.
This is followed by a curettage of the cervical canal. The canal is then swabbed with Monsel Solution to stop the bleeding in the cervical canal
The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes.
There will be a slight dark brown or black vaginal discharge for a few days.
This is due to the Monsel Solution was used to swab the cervical canal.
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