WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2003: Re: How long should Colposcopy last? My one today was 2 minutes? for Dr please

Re: How long should Colposcopy last? My one today was 2 minutes? for Dr please

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 08:31:33 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: dessi: "How long should Colposcopy last? My one today was 2 minutes? for Dr please"

If the Dr is an experienced colposcopyst 2 to 3 minutes with no pathology is fine.

At Thu, 27 Mar 2003, dessi wrote: >
>I had Colposcopy today as a 6 months follow up. Six months ago they
>were little changes but the biopsy showed no Dysplasia.
>I am very concern because the hole procedure took 2 minutes including
>the time I was spread with vinegar and after the Dr. put some brownish
>liquid (can’t recall the name of it).
>Is that realistic? Is a minute enough to look under the microscope and
>be sure that everything is okay?
>Last time the procedure took more then 10 minutes.
>Is there a need to wait once I had the liquid on me to settle down so if
>there are any abnormalities they could be seen or it's okay to look
>straight way?
>
>Not sure what to do about it! Should I let it go? Any advice will be
>appreciated.
>
>P.S.
>She said that everything looks fine.
>
>Thank you

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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