How long does a colposcopy take?

The structure of a woman's reproductive system is very complex, and many types of gynecological diseases may occur. The symptoms of these diseases are somewhat similar, such as menstrual disorders, lower abdominal pain, and abnormal leucorrhea. At this time, patients should not use medications indiscriminately, but should go to the hospital for detailed examinations. In order to find out the cause, some patients need to undergo a colposcopy. So how long does the colposcopy process take?

How long does a colposcopy take?

A leucorrhea test must be done before a colposcopy. If the leucorrhea is abnormal, treatment is required before a colposcopy can be done.

Suggestions: Colposcopy is just a test to check the condition of the cervix, and the test will not take more than ten minutes. Most are within five minutes.

The situation in different hospitals is slightly different. Generally, you can get the report after 4 days. Some slower hospitals may take a week!

Suggestions: Generally it takes about 4 days!

Depending on the condition and the items examined, a colposcopy and biopsy usually takes about 5 to 15 minutes (including preoperative preparation time). The biopsy pathology report can usually be obtained within 2 to 3 working days.

Suggestions: After the examination, pay attention to rest and perineal hygiene, and wait patiently at home. You can also ask the hospital's pathology department to make an appointment by phone to pick up the test report.

It only takes a few minutes to complete, and the doctor can be gentler during the operation to avoid bleeding. Do not douche the vagina or have sexual intercourse 24 hours before the examination.

A colposcope is a gynecological clinical diagnostic instrument. It is suitable for the diagnosis of various cervical diseases. It can magnify the observed image by 10 to 60 times and detect tiny lesions that cannot be seen by the naked eye. With this magnification effect, doctors can clearly see the blood vessels on the cervical epidermis and discover the early lesions of cervical cancer, providing a basis for the early diagnosis of cervical cancer, enabling patients to receive effective treatment in advance, and greatly improving the cure rate of cervical cancer.

Guidance: Colposcopes are divided into two major series, namely electronic colposcopes and photoelectric colposcopes. Electronic colposcopes were the first type used, using digital electronic imaging technology to diagnose cervical diseases through a colposcope imaging system; photoelectric colposcopes are a new generation of advanced equipment designed to combine the advantages of a microscope optical system and an electronic colposcope imaging system for clinical diagnosis of cervical lesions. Currently, most hospitals use the second type, which is small in size and painless.