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Re: COLPOSCOPY: Period during scheduled colposcopy
From: Jenn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:18:23 -0500 (CDT)
Thank you Melissa! That does calm my nerves a bit, I was worried about
the pain, but it doesn't sound too bad. Thank you.
At Tue, 10 Apr 2007, Melissa L wrote:
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>I am not sure about your period affecting the results of any biopsy that
>may be taken. I do know, from personal experience, that the proceedure,
>while somewhat uncomfortable, is not that painful.... It is a little
>more in depth then a regular pap, but is performed in basically the same
>way. If your provider feels the need for a biopsy, s/he should tell you
>before they take any, and it should only hurt for a few moments right
>when it is taken. If I remember correctly, the last one I had done, the
>doctor took three biopsies and any pain was gone before she removed the
>speculum... the pain from a biopsy is almost like the slight pain you
>might have felt when you got your ears pierced for the first time,
>quick, sudden and over before you knew it... one trick my old GYN
>always deployed was giving her patients 2 hershey kisses before hand to
>help with any blood sugar issues that might have come up due to being in
>the pap position for so long or from the suddenness of the biopsies...
>hope this calms your nerves a little.... some doctors have a topical
>spray they can use to sort of numb your cervix to help also, so ask if
>your doc has this if you are concerned with the pain...
>
>At Tue, 10 Apr 2007, Jenn wrote:
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>>I have recently been diagnosed with HPV and have to have a colposcopy
>>performed. It is scheduled on the second to last day of my period, will
>>this effect the results? Should I reschedule my appointment? Also, is
>>this a painful procedure, what can I expect to happen? Thank you!
>
>--
>Melissa L, Doula
>~A woman's attitude and perception of what the birthing experience will be
>greatly effects what she will actually experience.~
>
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