Colposcopy and Cervical BiopsyColposcopy and Cervical BiopsyWhat To Think About- Colposcopy is not usually used as a screening
test for women at high risk for cervical cancer. A Pap test is done for that
purpose. But a colposcopy gives you and your doctor more information if you have an abnormal result from a Pap test.
- If a colposcopy and cervical biopsy are
normal, it is not likely that you have cell changes that can lead to cervical
cancer. But your doctor may still want you to have Pap tests more often for a period of time.
- Another biopsy may be needed if a Pap test, colposcopy, and
cervical biopsy show different results.
- Women with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a higher
chance of developing cervical cancer. A colposcopy is usually recommended for women
with HIV and an abnormal Pap test.
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology Last Updated: October 22, 2012 |
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