Has anyone had a colposcopy? My pap smear was abnormal and the doctor wants to take a closer look at my cervical tissue. Does it hurt when he excises the tissue sample? How long did you wait for the results?
Thank you for all the support. I had my colposcopy today. As someone suggested, I used an IPOD for distraction during the procedure and it really helped. It really was not painful just some cramping during and after. The procedure took about 10-15 minutes. My OB/GYN took a biopsy and said that I had only a few abnormal cells. I will get the results in 2 weeks. At the end of the procedure the OB/GYN gave me a full size Hershey Bar!!! I guess he knows women!
I had a colposcopy a few years ago it was a little uncomfortable, but it wasnt to bad and then it bled for a while, but nothing to bad and I cannot remember the time for the results a few days I think, but if you are doing it soon remember the holidays it may take more time
Yes. I had a colposcopy when I was in my mid-20's.
It wasn't the most pleasant thing to do, but the aggravation is only momentary. I was OK within a few minutes after it was over. No one warned me, though, about passing a big scab a few days later. Be aware of that so you don't completely freak out if it happens.
I don't recall how quickly the results came - perhaps in a few days. I had to move onto the LEEP procedure which was much more uncomfortable. That, too, though was momentary and appears to have done the trick.
Good luck!
I had one a long time ago. I felt like a frozen Popsicle for a few hours after wards. Other than that, it didn't hurt. They numb you and the procedure doesn't take that long. I can't remember how long it took to get the results back..maybe a week or two.
Nanc
It shouldn't hurt at all. If you have a lot of anxiety I would be asked to be put under. I had a colonoscopy and an upper endoscopy and was put under for the procedure. even if yor not they heavily sedate you and your not suppose to feel a thing.
I got my results in about two weeks. Your doctor may even tell you right after.
I had a colposcopy about ten years ago. It did hurt a little, but it wasn't too bad and was pretty quick--sort of like a pinching, cramping pain. I never passed a scab, but I had slight cramping and bleeding for a few hours afterward. So you may want to use a pad after the procedure. Good luck.
I had my first colonoscopy at age 50, and two more since then. I am now 62. I'm supposed to have my next at age 65. It does not hurt at all. You will be put to sleep and not feel a thing. Each time after the colonoscopy was completed, and I woke up in the recovery room, the results were given to me immediately. The not so pleasant part is the PREPARATION the day before your colonoscopy. You have to drink a lot(about a gallon at intervals) of this awful tasting stuff to flush out your bowels, so stay in your house, and prepare to be spending pretty much the whole day on the toilet. Your intestines have to be all clean inside for the colonoscopy the next day. I would recommend getting an early morning appointment for your colonoscopy because you will be hungry, and perhaps have headaches from not eating the day before. When you wake up in the recovery room, the nurses will give you something light to eat and drink. I wish you well! OOOOOOOPS!!!, I goofed big time! I just re-read this, and realize you wrote colposcopy NOT colonoscopy! SORRY!!!!!!!!
Only for a second. About a week.
the colopscopy isnt bad. just a pretty "in-depth" pap. the biopsies were uncomfortable but nothing that doesnt last a few seconds. there could be cramping for a couple of hours after. the anxiety going into it is what is scary. take 2-3 of advil or motrin 30 minutes before the procedure. my first time i didnt and my doctor gave me 600mg of advil as soon as i sat up. for the second time, i knew better and was completely fine during and after. they should only do a biopsy if they see some areas that are questionable. if not then you are ok otherwise the biopsy results are a couple of days depending on the lab. may take longer during the holidays. good luck!
do you mean a pap smear or a colonoscopy?
Yes, I've had a colposcopy. For me, the anticipation was worse than the procedure, but that's me. I got the results immediately, because mine was "clean". I took tylenol before I went, had DH drive me (more for the nervousness factor than anything else) and wore OLD OLD OLD underwear, cause the dye they use stains (and I wanted NO memories of this procedure).
GOOD LUCK!
I had one about a year ago. I do remember some discomfort. Can't remember how long the results took. Good Luck!
Hi Sarah!
I had one done and I remember it being pretty uncomfortable but not exactly painful although I was glad when they were done. I was able to get the results in about a week where they told me I needed the LEEP procedure done. This wasn't a huge deal either although it is surgery. It was very simple and I was out of the hospital within a couple hours.
Good Luck,
K.
I have had it done 3 times and 2 of those times I had biopsies done on the spot. It doesn't hurt, just a little uncomfortable if they biopsy. My biopsy results only took a week and everything was fine each time. Good luck, I'm sure all will be okay!!!
I haven't had one.. But my friend is a colonoscopy nurse.. She says people panic.. But they kind of knock you out.. You don't remember anything.. The worse part is drinking the goop the day before... You find out the results right away... Good luck
