I need some info. on colposcopy's? - Cancer: Breast Message Board

clint3521 · 04-21-2004, 11:06 AM

I was diagnosed with HPV and I had an abnormal pap, but not too abnormal. My OB/GYN did a biopsy and said everything was fine, but she still wants to do a colposcopy. What is this and how is it done? I've heard you can't have sex for 3 weeks following, is this true? I'm getting married in 2 1/2 weeks and don't want to do this yet. We're also going to try having a baby right away, can this be done if I'm pregnant? Any advise would be great!! Thanks!

KimRick · 04-21-2004, 12:00 PM

A colposcopy (sp?) is when they look at your cervix through a microscope; usually a biopsy is done at the same time. If a biopsy is performed, you most likely won't be able to have sex until whenever they tell you - 3wks? If you're pregnant, they might not do the biopsy but the colpo is harmless. They usually won't perform any strenuous activity towards you're cervix until after the baby's born. If you're not pregnant yet, it's best to wait to conceive until after you've been given the ok by your doctor. Abnormal cells won't hurt the baby, but when you're pg, your hormones are all out of whack and that may cause the abnormal cells to progress faster.

GOOD LUCK!!!

csoar2004 · 04-21-2004, 12:01 PM

Hi

Check out the colpo info at this site: [url]http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003913.htm[/url]
You need to discuss the procedure with your provider and ask her/him the same questions you asked us.

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clint3521 · 04-21-2004, 12:28 PM

They've already done a biopsy and look through the microscope, so why would they want to do this again. Is there another procedure they are maybe wanting to do and I just have the name wrong? I know it's not the LEEP. Maybe they are just wanting to look again. I know I need to ask these to her, I just have a hard time discussing them. I'm better at writing. Maybe I should write them down and take it to her. Thanks for you help.

KimRick · 04-21-2004, 12:51 PM

I'm the same way - I'm MUCH better on paper than I am in person! If it makes you feel better, write the questions down on paper and hand them to your doctor (my mil does it all the time!). The results from your previous colpo/biopsy probably didn't come back right and maybe they want to look again. The best thing to do is talk/hand your doctor your list of questions and go from there.

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Originally Posted by clint3521

They've already done a biopsy and look through the microscope, so why would they want to do this again. Is there another procedure they are maybe wanting to do and I just have the name wrong? I know it's not the LEEP. Maybe they are just wanting to look again. I know I need to ask these to her, I just have a hard time discussing them. I'm better at writing. Maybe I should write them down and take it to her. Thanks for you help.