colposcopy

[fifi08]

iv got to go for a colposcopy next week, has anyone else been through this. im quite worried, i know it could all be ok.
but im really nervous. can anyone ease my mind??

[Eve]

I had one for a lump up near my cervix and it was fine, no worse than a smear really, just lasts a bit longer especially if they take a bipsy.

Take care after though, I was warned not to have sex for 6 weeks afterwards.

I attempted earlier than that and, lets just say, they were right.

[Velvetee]

I had a Colposcopy and also a Loop Diathermy about 4 years ago.

I can't say it was a pleasant experience. It was a while ago, but from what I remember, the cervix was first stained with a dye and then anaesthetised and the doctor viewed the area through the Colposcope, which I could also see on a TV monitor, then a cortorising loop was used to scrape and burn away the abnormal cells.

I was told to take 2 days off work after the procedure and had a little mild pain, a bit like period pain. I also had a horrible brown, metallic smelling dishcharge for about 2 weeks.

I returned about 2 weeks later for the lab results, where some of the cells were tested for Cancer, fortunately, these did not appear to be cancerous. I then had to go for a follow up smear test about 6 months later, to check there were no more abnormal cells.

The whole procedure lasted about 30-40 minutes and wasn't painful, just uncomfortable.

[kellypants]

I had to get a part of my cervix removed a few years ago. It was not a comfortable experience but all the people there did their best to put me at ease, there was one girl who sat beside me all the way through. I checked it was OK first and took my ipod in there with me, I put on my music and tried to take my mind off what was going on 'down there'. I felt it a bit sore, but I just took some strong pain killers and I was OK. I also would not advise sex soon after, the part scars and often bleeds if disturbed.

You will probably have to go for smear tests most often aswell, I have been going every 3 months for the past 3 years and I still find it the most uncomfortable experience ever.

Try not to worry too much, if you are tense it will only make things worse. My thoughts are with you - I hope all goes well! :D

[fifi08]

thank you it makes me feel better knowing im not the only one thats had to have it done.
thank you for sharing youe experiences with me.
i can only try to stay calm and not get worked up about it.
ill let you know how i get on
xxx

[weeal]

yes, I had it done and had pre-cancerous cells removed, then had to have smears every 6 months, all I would say is if they offer it without anaesthetic SAY NOOOOOOOOOOO

[honky-tonk]

Similar to a spear test nothing to worry about i have had two. The consultant will put a blue dye on the cervix which may cause a slight sting this is to show any abnormal cells. I didn't experience any soreness after the procedure .
1 week later i had loop diathermy and biopsies of the endometrium which was done under general anaesthetic.
What us women have to go through hey xx

[kellypants]

How did you get on fIfi? Hoping everything went smoothly

[fifi08]

it was bloody horrible, had to have a loop diathermy. will get results in 8 weeks.
i think it was probably worse than having a baby!! i wasnt painful just a really horrible thing to have done.

thank you for asking