It is a medical test done to closely examine the cervix,vagina and vulva.it is done with the help of a scope.
It is usually done for unhealthy cervix seen in opd by a gynaecologist
In patients with recurrent or persistent white discharge.
Patients with inter cycle bleeding or spotting
Women With post coital spotting through vagina
It is specifically done in patients with abnormal PAP report with or without an abnormal hpv-dna report.
Uses: This test is used to diagnose and then treat pre cancer conditions of the lower genital tract especially the cervix
How is the test useful: If HPV positive patient undergoes colposcopy and excision of affected area,all abnormal cells can be removed this may help he patient to prevent cancer in the future
Requirement For Treatment Procedure: One day admission and short general anesthesia is required
Leep or Lletz Excision of abnormal area seen through colposcope
Conization cone shaped area of cervix excised from outer surface to inner canal if disease is found to be extending in the cervical canal
Cryotherapy Tissue is frozen with a freezing gas using a special gun. especially done for young women and smaller disease
Timing:- colposcopy and treatment are best avoided during menses. notify us if your pregnant, so that certain procedures can be avoided
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