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Colposcopy examination
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My partner had to have a cervical screening test about 6 weeks ago. It came back as though some of the cells were abnormal ( which apparently is quite common) so she had to wait 6 weeks to have a follow up. This follow up was on Monday and the results of that showed some abnormal cells again.
She has now been told she needs a further more in-depth examination called a colposcopy.
It says in the leaflet that it's nothing to worry about and it's standard procedure etc. But I can't help but feel a tad concerned. Is this more in-depth examination still a common thing and what happens if they find something?
Thanks
My partner had to have a cervical screening test about 6 weeks ago. It came back as though some of the cells were abnormal ( which apparently is quite common) so she had to wait 6 weeks to have a follow up. This follow up was on Monday and the results of that showed some abnormal cells again.
She has now been told she needs a further more in-depth examination called a colposcopy.
It says in the leaflet that it's nothing to worry about and it's standard procedure etc. But I can't help but feel a tad concerned. Is this more in-depth examination still a common thing and what happens if they find something?
Thanks
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.nothing unusual - I have to have one every five years as my father died of colon cancer. Each time they have removed polyps, but these have benign. I have had two and one due......each time so far I have been knocked out (in the States) rather than sedated (my sister has had that) - prefer that I think.
Yes - it's the next stage of investigation, they will take further cells from her and examine them more closely. Have a look here, this explains it - the colposcopist looks at the cells in more detail that you can do from a cervical sample. http://www.nhs.uk/con...ges/Introduction.aspx
It's not unusual - if there are differences in the cells, they will be attended to quickly - well done to your lady for going for cervical screening, I wish more attended, it detects problems at very early stages so that action can be taken straight away.
If they do find something, you can be assured that it will all be discussed with her in detail and treatment can be fast. She's done the right thing is attending.
It's not unusual - if there are differences in the cells, they will be attended to quickly - well done to your lady for going for cervical screening, I wish more attended, it detects problems at very early stages so that action can be taken straight away.
If they do find something, you can be assured that it will all be discussed with her in detail and treatment can be fast. She's done the right thing is attending.
The worst thing about a colposcopy is the rank indignation of having some surgeon poke around in your bits. You feel mild discomfort but nothing more (although the next day, you feel like you've been kicked in the bits). One has to adopt a most unladylike posture (don't be surprised if she doesn't want to discuss it).
However, it is precautionary and when I had mine there was no follow up required. Sometimes abnormal smears can be caused by something as simple as the nurse not getting a proper sample of cells.
However, it is precautionary and when I had mine there was no follow up required. Sometimes abnormal smears can be caused by something as simple as the nurse not getting a proper sample of cells.
Bobby, can I say that you sound like a nice guy, and it's good of you to come on here to ask. A lot of blokes don't want to understand all the female stuff, and if you do know a bit about it, it will be reassuring to your lady - and also as barmai says, you'll know what to expect that she'll feel like after the procedure. They won't let you in while they do it, but would you be able to go with her? She must be feeling quite scared.
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