Do I need to rest after a cervical biopsy?

A cervical biopsy is a biopsy of the cervix, which means taking a small piece or several pieces of tissue from the cervix for pathological examination to confirm the diagnosis. In general, it is an examination to understand whether there is cancer, and the results are mainly divided into malignant lesions and benign lesions. The main benign ones are: inflammation, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, which include the precancerous lesions of cervical cancer. The malignant ones are cervical cancer, which is further classified into squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, adenosquamous carcinoma, etc. So do I need to rest after a cervical biopsy? Avoid bathing or sexual intercourse within 2 weeks after cervical examination, avoid vaginal irrigation and medication, and avoid inflammation and infection; you can rest appropriately, avoid heavy physical labor, and normal work with low labor intensity is acceptable.

The best time to perform a biopsy is between the third and seventh day after the menstruation is completely over. It can also be performed at other times, but the main thing is to avoid the menstrual period. It is best not to do it one week before or during the menstrual period to prevent bleeding. The biopsy site may bleed, so avoid sexual intercourse, vaginal douching, or sitz baths for 1 to 2 weeks after the test. If vaginal bleeding is heavy, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment.

If the job is easy and requires working in an office, then you can work. Generally, it is best to rest for three days after a cervical biopsy, avoid doing physical work, and avoid spicy, raw, and cold foods.

Things to note after cervical biopsy:

① You should rest in bed and keep the perineum clean.

② There will usually be a small amount of vaginal bleeding after a cervical biopsy, so it is best to wait one month before having sex, and be sure to wear a condom during sex after a cervical biopsy.

③ The cervical biopsy site may bleed, so do not do vaginal irrigation or sitz baths within 1 to 2 weeks after the examination.

What is a cervical biopsy?

During the colposcopy, the doctor will directly observe the cervix through magnification. At this time, you can see your own cervix through the computer screen of the doctor's examination. Of course, this is a rare opportunity. You can't see it at ordinary times, and of course you can't tell the difference. The doctor will observe and analyze the condition of your entire cervix in detail to see if there are any abnormalities. If there are any abnormalities, the doctor will also analyze the level of the lesion to decide whether a biopsy is needed to clarify the diagnosis or to continue follow-up observation.

If it is decided that a biopsy is needed, it means obtaining some tissue from the suspected site of the lesion. In layman's terms, it means taking a small piece of meat for examination. The process of "taking a little meat" is called a "biopsy." The tissue obtained through biopsy is sent for pathological examination and testing. This is a clear diagnostic standard. With the pathological diagnosis results, a clear treatment plan can be determined.