Colposcopy and Cervical BiopsyColposcopy and Cervical BiopsyWhat Affects the TestReasons you may not be able to have the colposcopy or why the
results may not be helpful include: - If you have sexual intercourse 24 hours before the colposcopy.
- The use of douches, tampons, or vaginal creams
or medicines 24 hours before the colposcopy.
- If you are having a
menstrual period at the time of the colposcopy.
- If a vaginal or
cervical infection is present.
- If you have gone through
menopause. Hormonal changes may make it hard to
see the cervical canal clearly.
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology Last Updated: October 22, 2012 |
|
|
 |
Search the
Healthwise Knowledgebase
©1995-2012, Healthwise, Incorporated, P.O. Box 1989, Boise, ID 83701.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
|
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.
For more information,
click here.
How this information was developed.
|
|
Previous
Top
