How to do a cervical biopsy

Women should have a gynecological examination at least once a year. Many diseases are discovered during gynecological examinations. Cervical biopsy is an examination item for checking the uterine cervix. Many women who have never had a physical examination do not know much about how to do a cervical biopsy. In fact, cervical biopsy is to take some active tissue from the female cervix for pathological examination, which is a reliable basis for the diagnosis of some diseases.

1. How to do a cervical biopsy

Cervical biopsy refers to a live tissue examination of the cervix, which is to remove a small piece or several pieces of active tissue from the female cervix for pathological examination to determine the diagnosis and treatment method. It is generally used for suspected cervical cancer or suspicious cells in the cervical scraping, and cervical biopsy is the most reliable basis for diagnosing cervical cancer. Whether it is early or late stage cervical cancer, this examination must be performed to determine the pathological type and degree of cell differentiation of the cancer.

The method of cervical biopsy is: after disinfecting the vulva, vagina, and cervix, use a special biopsy forceps to take one or several small pieces of tissue according to the location of the lesion and requirements, fix them in 10% formalin solution, send them to the pathology department for sectioning, stain them, observe and analyze them under a microscope, and then make a pathological diagnosis.

2. Precautions for cervical biopsy

Cervical biopsy should pay attention to the following points:

It should be done 3 to 5 days after the menstruation is over. It is forbidden to do it during menstruation to prevent bleeding.

Before the operation, the leucorrhea should be checked in advance to confirm that there is no vaginitis before the biopsy can be performed.

The biopsy site may bleed, so avoid sexual intercourse, vaginal douching, or sitz baths for 2 weeks after the procedure. If vaginal bleeding is heavy, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

If you have a colposcopy, you can take a biopsy under the colposcopy to improve the accuracy of diagnosis.

3. Indications for cervical biopsy

Increased vaginal discharge with a fishy odor

Many women think they have vaginitis when they experience this symptom, but treatment is ineffective. Cervical cancer can also cause increased and foul-smelling vaginal discharge, which can be differentially diagnosed through cervical biopsy.

Irregular vaginal bleeding

There are many reasons for irregular vaginal bleeding, and cervical lesions cannot be excluded. Women who have this symptom for a long time should get checked early for early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment.

Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding

It is common in elderly women who have vaginal bleeding after menopause. This is a very dangerous signal. If you experience this phenomenon, you must go to the hospital for examination in time.