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Your physician may perform a colposcopy if your Pap test results show abnormalities that may lead to a more serious condition. A colposcopy provides additional information about abnormal changes in the cervix, and can be used to assess problems such as abnormal bleeding, cervical polyps, or cervicitis. Your physician will apply a mild solution to your cervix that allows easier visualization of the abnormal area(s). Then, she will use a magnifying device called a colposcope to look at your cervix more closely. A biopsy of any abnormal area(s) found on the cervix may be taken during the exam. This involves taking a small tissue sample and sending it to the lab for analysis. Your physician may also take a sample of the cells from the canal of the cervix. This is called an ECC (endocervical curettage). We will develop your plan of care once we receive your lab results.
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