Colposcopy Specialist İstanbul
Colposcopist,
Colposcopy Specialist İn İstanbul Turkey
İstanbul Mitera’s Gynaecology Clinic is a specialist gynaecology service established in 1996. It now comprises four female consultant gynaecologists who provide a range of services in general gynaecology including colposcopy
What is colposcopy?
Colposcopy is a procedure in which a special magnifying instrument called a colposcope is used to look into the vagina and into the cervix.
The purpose of the colposcopy is to identify abnormal cells which may be pre-malignant, so that they can be treated before they progress to cancer.
The colposcope gives an enlarged view of the outer portion of the cervix.
The colposcopy will be done by a specialist gynaecologist who has had special training to identify different problems which may affect the cervix.
Why would a colposcopy be necessary?
A colposcopy is an examination of your cervix using a special type of microscope called a colposcope.
If the Pap Smear shows abnormalities , then depending on the specific test result, you may need to have a colposcopy
Further, it may be done to assess problems such as genital warts on the cervix, inflammation of the cervix, benign growths or polyps, pain and bleeding.
How is the procedure done?
A colposcopy involves the gynaecologist
using a speculum to look at your cervix under
magnification.During a colposcopy, you will lie on your back
with feet raised just as you do when you have a regular
pelvic exam. The doctor uses an instrument called a speculum
to hold the walls of the vagina apart.
Then the colposcope is placed at the opening of your vagina.
A mild solution may be applied to the vagina and cervix with
a cotton swab. This may sting slightly, but is not painful.
The mild solution changes
the appearance of the skin which covers the cervix, thus
enabling the identification of potentially abnormal cells.
Your doctor may need to do a biopsy.
This involves taking a tiny piece of skin hich is sent for
testing. You may feel a mild pinch or cramp while the biopsy
sample is taken. The tissue is then sent to a laboratory for
further study.
After the colposcopy procedure
After the colposcopy, you may have some minor discomfort, but shouldn’t need anything stronger than a couple of painkiller. If a sample of tissue was taken from your cervix biopsy , the laboratory results should be ready in 3- 5 working days and we will talk about what I found during the examination, and go through all your questions.
Most women feel fine after colposcopy. You may feel a little lightheaded and if you had a biopsy, you may have some mild bleeding.
Risks of colposcopy
There may be a risk of infection when you have a colposcopy. Mild pain and cramping during the procedure and mild bleeding afterwards are common. This most often happens when a biopsy is done. If there is heavy bleeding, fever, or severe pain after the procedure, contact your gynaecologist immediately.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) testing and
Colposcopy
HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that causes genital warts, abnormal cervical cells or cervical cancer.
HPV test is a screening test indicated in women above 30 years of age and for those who show an abnormal Pap test. A sample of your cervical cells is scraped and collected using a soft brush and a tiny spatula, and sent to the laboratory for analysis.
Depending on the results, appropriate treatment or colposcopy appointment is given.
Colposcopy
Specialist İn İstanbul Turkey
İstanbul Mitera’s Gynaecology Clinic is a specialist gynaecology service established in 1996. It now comprises four female consultant gynaecologists who provide a range of services in general gynaecology including colposcopy
If your Pap smear comes back with abnormal results, Op.DrNevra MD, of Mitera’s OB/GYN may recommend a digital colposcopy, which is a procedure used to closely examine your cervix. As a practice that features state of the art equipment and procedures,
Mitera’s OB/GYN on İstanbul City’s Centrum Side uses the Colposcopy digital imaging system to improve accuracy in pinpointing abnormal tissue.
If you need a colposcopy, call the office or book an appointment online for a consultation.
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