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Younger women significantly more often reported worries about future fertility,whereas women who had children had reduced risk of future fertility worries but increased risk of cervical cancer worries. Conclusion: Clinical,sociodemographic,lifestyle,and psychological factors predicted risk of reporting worries after colposcopy.
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Can a colposcopy affect my future pregnancy?
Colposcopy in pregnancy does not affect the delivery of your child; nor does it affect your future fertility. If you become pregnant and you have had a treatment to your cervix, such as a cone biopsy or a loop excision, in the past, you should mention this to your midwife at your first booking appointment.
What is a colposcopy test?
Colposcopy (kol-POS-kuh-pee) is a procedure to closely examine your cervix, vagina and vulva for signs of disease. During colposcopy, your doctor uses a special instrument called a colposcope. Your doctor may recommend colposcopy if your Pap test result is abnormal.
How painful is a colposcopy?
Most treatments can be done as an outpatient, at colposcopy. The treatment may cause a little discomfort, perhaps similar to a period pain. The treatment that you have will depend on the extent of your abnormality as well as what treatment the clinic has available and the preference of the doctor or nurse.
When do I need a colposcopy after a smear test?
If the result is not normal then the advice may be to repeat the test within the following 12 months, or a colposcopy may be recommended. About 1 in 25 women who have a cervical smear have an abnormal result that results in advice to have a colposcopy. During colposcopy, the extent of the area where the abnormal cells are present is seen.