WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1999: Re: Colposcopy and biopsy

Re: Colposcopy and biopsy

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 17:05:29 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 9 Jul 1999, Andrea wrote: >
>Right before I got pregnant in September of last year, I had a pap smear
>come back AGCUS. Before that I was treated for mild to moderate
>dysplasia with cryosurgery. I had 2 paps come back normal, then the
>AGCUS. When I found out I was pregnant,during my first prenatal
>checkup, I had another pap done. This one came back normal. Although
>it did come back normal my doctor wanted to do a colposcopy and a
>biopsy. I let her do the colposcopy, but refused the biopsy since I was
>pregnant and didn't want the chance of miscarriage. She couldn't find
>any abnormal cells whatsoever. I had my baby this past May and even
>though I had that normal pap smear result while pregnant, and she
>couldn't find any abnormal cells during the colposcopy, my doctor still
>wants to do the colposcopy and biopsy.

Is this what most doctor's do?

This is what any prudent doctor would do.

>How common is it for a AGCUS pap to change back to normal the next time?

Very common >Does a biopsy hurt?

Most of my patients report a brief pinch, and then nothing, though there are some exceptions.

How long will I bleed?

Not more than a day or two. If you bleed longer than that, you should talk with your doctor.

How long do I have to refrain >from sex?

I suggest 2 weeks, though there is little evidence that it matters one way or the other.

Is there anything I can do to prepare for this procedure?

Avoid sex the night before, and do not douche. Remember, the piece of tissue that is biopsied is smaller than a BB. This is not like a bone marrow, this is very quick, and virtually always well tolerated by the patient. >Would appreciate any info. Thank you.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.

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