{"id":37094,"date":"2025-08-07T23:27:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T23:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/?post_type=procedure&#038;p=37094"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:26:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:26:59","slug":"colposcopy","status":"publish","type":"procedure","link":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/procedure\/colposcopy\/","title":{"rendered":"Colposcopy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Colposcopy?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Colposcopy uses a colposcope\u2014a binocular microscope with magnification and light\u2014to provide a detailed view of the cervix, vagina, and vulva. Before examination, acetic acid (vinegar solution) and\/or Lugol\u2019s iodine are applied to highlight abnormal cells. Techniques may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Endocervical curettage:<\/strong> Scraping cells from the cervical canal if indicated. Local anesthesia (cervical block) is used for biopsies, and the entire exam is performed on an outpatient basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visual inspection:<\/strong> Identifying lesions that blanch (acetowhite changes) or iodine-negative areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Targeted punch biopsy:<\/strong> Removing small tissue samples from suspicious regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to expect after a Colposcopy?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mild cramping or spotting for 1\u20132 days&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brief stinging when solution is applied&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Light discharge if acetic acid or Lugol\u2019s was used&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid intercourse and douching for 24\u201348 hours&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over\u2011the\u2011counter pain relief for discomfort&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resume normal activities within hours&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow\u2011up appointment if biopsy samples were taken&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":41303,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true},"specialty":[1135],"class_list":["post-37094","procedure","type-procedure","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","specialty-gynecology"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/procedure\/37094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/procedure"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/procedure"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"specialty","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/specialty?post=37094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}