Colposcopy | What to Expect and Results Explained
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- In this video I explain why someone would get need a Colposcopy, what to expect at the appointment, and what the results mean. Colposcopies are done when someone has an abnormal pap smear to prevent abnormal paps from growing into precancerous cells. If you are getting a Colposcopy, it does not mean that you have cancer, it is just a preventative measure to treat a problem which could potentially become bigger in a few years with no action taken.
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I have had this down twice and a leap… it does pinch and is uncomfortable, but quick! And the good news with HPV is that it can go away! I went for my 3rd biopsy, and there was no sign of abnormal cells and hpv! Now my obgyn will just check me on my annual!
I have one in two weeks. Was freaking out but you made me feel better , thank you!
I made the appointment this coming Thursday. How do you feel when your doctor said you have some abnormal cell on your body?. I just try to find any woman to make more feel that do coposcopy are actually normal in this world.
Thank you so much. I feel a bit better about mine now.
That's great news. If you don't mind me asking, how old were you when they found HPV and how long did it take to go away?
Thank you for this! I feel better!
Just got home from my first colposcopy. This was my first ever abnormal pap, and hpv diagnosis. I watched this video ahead of time and read the comments, and I had such anxiety over this for weeks now. I almost cancelled my appointment. But I decided not knowing was worse, so I went. LET ME TELL YOU. I felt absolutely nothing. People said the solution would sting. I felt nothing. People said the biopsy was "extremely painful", "torture", "excruciating". I felt nothing. I honestly would not have even known she did either of those things. The only thing I felt was obviously the speculum inside me, exactly like during a pap smear. I was SHAKING LIKE A LEAF and CRYING because of the comments on this video, and the actual procedure felt simply like a speculum inside me. I would argue it was even less uncomfortable than the pap smear, because I always feel the "wand" they use to scrape cells during that, and I felt nothing like that during the colposcopy. I'm not saying I don't believe some women feel pain. But using such dramatic words as these other comments FREAKS PEOPLE OUT and personally I wish I never read them. Also fyi I was told to take 600-800mg of ibuprofen 30 min before. I took 400 because I'm not much of a pill person. It's been an hour and I feel no cramping or anything. All that stress for nothing. Idk what the other commenters think they're doing leaving comments like that.
Comment for the actual channel - this video was super helpful in explaining what to expect and what the different CIN levels mean. Thank you!
Im actually worried because of the comments
@@Eggnog-xf5hs I hope your experience is as pain free as mine was!
Ive had a biopsy of my endometrium 2 years ago. I left obviously the scratching inside. But I wonder how this can compare with cervix. I have tolerance for pain.
I've had two and neither one was painful. The only part of it that was "uncomfortable" was having the speculum in. Felt like it was opened a lot wider than a normal pap smear. My doctor used a numbing spray on my cervix before the biopsy. I wonder if these other women who say it was so painful did not get a numbing spray? I don't know.
I've also had a uterine biopsy years ago and let me tell you, THAT was excruciating. Felt like I was being stabbed with a butcher knife. I literally screamed out loud, and I'm usually pretty good with pain.
you are very lucky to have a pain free experience. mine on the other hand was not so pain free. i think it all depends on pain tolerance and the hand of the doctor doing it
Well you certainly are a TEAR SAVER because I got all worked up and this video definitely helped me calm down! I have to schedule this colposcopy soon but it is certainly soothing to hear I don't flat out have cancer!
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First time in my 35 years that I felt so anxious about something. Having my first "Abnormal pap/ hpv diagnosis" was so new to me and scary. Knowing this and needing a Colposcopy to be done was too much for a single month. Thanks to this video I felt a little more prepared and certainly reduced the level of anxiety. The procedure it self it's not painful just uncomfortable and weird specially when they are taking the samples(she took 6). But my doc explained everything beforehand so I had an idea what to expect. Little cramps afterwards not a big deal. Now, I want to thank God for the Medical Assistant that works with my OBGYN she is so amazing and she has no idea how much of a difference she made when she talked to me while preparing the room. God bless her!
What is the result in biopsy
I just had my second colposcopy today. It wasn’t that bad. A little cramping. I think our nerves and anxiety makes things worse but it wasn’t painful.
To all the women who are nervous about pain and having this done. I had it done today and let me tell you, the videos I watched and the things I read made me have anxiety that was WAY worse than the actual procedure. You feel pressure, no lie there. But I never felt a sharp pain. More like a tugging. The first biopsy I didn’t even feel or know they did it, the second one I felt a little bit. Like a mild period cramp. The worst part of the whole thing is the anxiety and the cramping afterwards but I experienced nothing worse than period cramps that we’re all used to. Don’t freak out, you got this. Just power through.
Thank you.
Thank you. I’m getting one done next month and been stressing about it. Your comment helped me calm down.
Some women had to undergo multiple biopsies and depends on the type of biopsy and what part of cervix and whether or not they did numbing before the procedure and of course experience of a doctor plays a major role.
Everyone has a different pain threshold so please don't try to invalidate the pain of others. Ultimately, it is cruel and barbaric to perform gynecological procedures on female patients without anesthesia. Male patients are given anesthesia for both testicular biopsies and prostate biopsies. Women not being given anesthesia for their biopsies is gender discrimination. Ladies, advocate for yourself and demand the same anesthesia and opioid pain medication that male patients are given.
Ladies, make sure to only see a doctor that uses the new Carevix clamp (which uses gentle suction to stabilize the cervix) instead of the traditional tenaculum clamp which has sharp prongs that stab into your cervix, which is not only painful but can cause permanent nerve damage. Some women have even reported losing sensation in their clitoris after undergoing gynecological procedures that use a tenaculum. This is because the nerves in the cervix and the nerves in the clitoris are located on the same map.
I just had mines done TODAY. I watched several videos before going and wanted to share. Before going, i requested an valium. Helps with my anxiety. Also took an 800 ibuprofen before as well. My OB was very nice and explained the whole procedure. It was about 10 minutes, she did take one biopsy sample but she did it so quick. Cramping was minimal. I did a lot of breathing through the mouth. My mom was in the room for moral support and it was so helpful. 10x's less pain than the endometrian biopsy.
Male patients are given anesthesia for testicular biopsies and prostate biopsies. If you were not given anesthesia for your endometrial biopsy, I would sue for gender discrimination. You can ask a lawyer what your options are. A lot of lawyers offer a free consultation and they don't charge the client unless they win the case.
Ladies, make sure to only see a doctor that uses the new Carevix clamp (which uses gentle suction to stabilize the cervix) instead of the traditional tenaculum clamp which has sharp prongs that stab into your cervix, which is not only painful but can cause permanent nerve damage. Some women have even reported losing sensation in their clitoris after undergoing gynecological procedures that use a tenaculum. This is because the nerves in the cervix and the nerves in the clitoris are located on the same map.
Just got my first ever colposcopy and it was so terribly uncomfortable and very painful.. i had 6 biopsies done and each one was extremely painful even with lidocaine applied beforehand.
Omg, it was so painful for me also...
Was the lidocaine applied topically to your cervix or did you get the local anesthesia injection? They are two different things. Lidocaine being applied topically isn't going to do anything for the pain of this procedure. You need the anesthesia shot. Although it's recommended to have the lidocaine applied to the cervix before administering the shot to lessen the pain of the shot itself.
Ladies, make sure to only see a doctor that uses the new Carevix clamp (which uses gentle suction to stabilize the cervix) instead of the traditional tenaculum clamp which has sharp prongs that stab into your cervix, which is not only painful but can cause permanent nerve damage. Some women have even reported losing sensation in their clitoris after undergoing gynecological procedures that use a tenaculum. This is because the nerves in the cervix and the nerves in the clitoris are located on the same map.
I also had very painful colposcopy and biopsies still bleeding 6 days after the fact
It did hurt a bit and I was very scared and nervous and also oddly ashamed for getting an abnormal pap and a hpv diagnosis. Luckily I had the most wonderful doctor and nurse who talked me through it the entire time, keeping me informed and feeling safe and making sure I didn't leave the office feeling bad about the procedure or myself. The nurse didn't let go of my hand the entire time and I think I will remember her kindness for the rest of my life even though it wasn't a major procedure or anything. I recently had a follow up appointment with a normal pap smear and negative hpv test results, meaning that everything is perfectly fine now a year down the road.
So don't be afraid to let your healthcare providers know how you're feeling and make sure they allow you to take your time. It can be a very vulnerable situation and it's okay to go through a lot of emotions during it.
I have had this procedure a few times and I’m jealous of the people who say it doesn’t hurt because it definitely has been painful every time for me
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Male patients are given anesthesia for testicular biopsies and prostate biopsies. If you were not given anesthesia for your biopsy, I would sue for gender discrimination. You can ask a lawyer what your options are. A lot of lawyers offer a free consultation and they don't charge the client unless they win the case.
Yes, I feel the same and I did research after the procedure bc I felt the discomfort was downplayed. It was very uncomfortable and the discharge after was very weird.
It was very painful for me, I wasn't anxious, therefore I wasnt tense about it, nor did I know what to expect. I hope I never have to have that done again. I saw stars, 👀 the moon & I think I even saw Elvis. It was a traumatic experience for me!😢😢
Yesterday I had a colposcopy (a cervical biopsy) done after receiving abnormal Pap smear results. I was told beforehand to not take any herbal supplements, or aspirins as it makes you bleed more. I was not nervous at all as the staff assured me it’s a simple pinch and I'll be back to normal before I know it.
The procedure was anything but a pinch. Between the speculum being adjusted multiple times, to the doctor telling the nurse and PA in front of me that I must’ve had to take herbal supplements less than a week ago because I am bleeding much more than expected, it was extremely uncomfortable and at times painful. If the procedure was only a pinch, why did the nurse hold my hand? He took about 3-4 samples and took a while to stop the bleeding which was very uncomfortable as he switched gauzes quite a few times and worked to cauterize the wound. He sounded stressed as he worked quickly to slow down the bleeding.
After, he tells me to go home and stay off my feet, take it easy as I've just had "major surgery" and that I can’t insert anything until my cervix heals or even exercise. At one point, he even asked me if I drove out of concern! I share my story because I tried so hard to remain stoic and calm while on the table because I was told it’s an "easy and minimally painful procedure", and I left feeling lost, traumatized, confused and ashamed. I remember the doctor even calling out my breathing, again saying that “I must’ve taken something, see how hard she is breathing?” I felt so insulted because I was trying so hard to control my breath to stay calm, while my hands were clenched in a fist. When I walked out of there, I called my partner and I was holding back tears. He said that he can hear it in my voice that I want to cry, and I did want to, but I was holding it in! I felt so lost, like I was being gaslighted about my experience by an entire office of people. Even when I left the office, the receptionist said, "see, I told you it wasn't too bad", but in all honesty, it WAS really bad.
Now that I'm home, I'm reading on Reddit & Tik Tok of so many painful experiences of a colposcopy, and how women are often times not given pain management and at times can be deceived about the pain and the experience. While this is not everyone’s experience, it’s common enough to find content of women being emotional and even angry about this- I have never felt more seen. Others called this procedure "barbaric" as it's often offered without pain management and it can be traumatizing 🤯
I wish I did more research to ask for more options for pain management during the procedure, but also even after which has also been painful. All they told me was to take a Tylenol, I will be fine. I wish I did advocate more for myself, and was given the option to have emotional support through this. I was reading that there are local anesthesia options available, but most OB-GYN's do not inform you of it. For a very long time, and still till this day, women's health, pains and concerns are often underestimated, or minimized.
Totally feel you. I had the same expirience yesterday.
Have you got your result?
I can totally relate to this. I got one yesterday. I cried through the whole thing and I was left alone and sobbing in the room after. I felt lied to. Everything hurt. Every part of it. The after pain was awful too. I could barely fall asleep even though I felt exhausted. I still feel so stressed and angry about how it went down :(
Thank you for sharing your story. I recently had this done and did research afterwards bc I felt the effects of the procedure were not shared proactively. I too, felt very uncomfortable and very dull crampy pain during and after this procedure. The doctor was kind and told me I could have them stop at any time but they had to collect 3 samples. I took the next few days to rest but 1week later I'm still dealing with the weird discharge. Hopefully your results came back favorable and I hope the same for mine. I'm just surprised many women aren't familiar with this so just like me didn't know to advocate for pain management.
Peace and blessings to you and thanks for the comment.
i was negative, thank God!
Oh my god dear . I'm scared because I had a pap smear result which shows some abnormal cell . Now I'm trying to find out what is the colposcopy and the process which I found is awful. I'm not going anywhere
I would like to know why full anesthesia isn’t at least offered when this is done?
I’ve had two colposcopies one about 15 yrs ago and one a couple months ago. My first one I didn’t know what to expect. It seemed like a long procedure as I think doctor was not that experienced or confident so to speak and therefore took longer and was a bit painful. For my second one I knew what to expect and was very scared. She explained the procedure to me and reassured me she’d be quick and it would not hurt. I can say, it was quick it was a slight discomfort but no pain , and I had no cramping afterwards like the first one. Even the biopsy ( which I was scared of the most ) I didn’t even feel. The only discomfort came from the light stinging sensation when they run the vinegar solution on your cervix, but that too was mild. I would say be informed before you go in, make sure you have a good and confident doctor. Humor throughout makes it much easier as well.
I just had my first colposcopy and it was pretty easy! My OBGYN let me ask questions beforehand so that helped. She used a brush to get samples (vs cutting a chunk out of my uterus) so I feel like that played a roll in how easy it was for me. The only notable things for me was just general pressure and a little stinginess. I had some fidget toys to play with during the procedure which helped keep me distracted, and I took deep breaths as well.
Thanks for the video, very well explained! Had this done a few years ago and it wasn't really that bad, hardly painful at all, and she did a biopsy or two and cooked some abnormal cells. Pain controlled with Tylenol.
Thank you so much for giving some what of a visual! Very nervous but your video really helped 💛
Very well explained! I do have to say, the biopsy hurt sooo bad for me. I got 2 samples taken and the first one wasn’t terrible, but the second one was definitely horrendous. I usually take pain pretty well but I ended up crying from the pain lol
Girl me too!! I have a high pain tolerance and it was the worst I’ve ever been through!! I’m baffled they don’t put people under for this!!! Or at least like some pain medicine. I got mine done today and it was the worst thing I’ve done. I would rather push out another child lol.
@@daniellebanks1242Sorry, I read some women had a lidocaine spray before the procedure. I guess it depends on a doctor, their experience and whether or not they use anaesthetic.
Male patients are given anesthesia for testicular biopsies and prostate biopsies. If you were not given anesthesia for your biopsy, I would sue for gender discrimination. You can ask a lawyer what your options are. A lot of lawyers offer a free consultation and they don't charge the client unless they win the case.
I just had mine and wow, I'm not sure how they define "pressure", but it hurt like the bejesus and the vinegar solution felt like it was eating away my hooha. I had three biopsies taken. Nothing that a woman can't get through, but definitely not a rainbow and ponies experience.
Did they not numb you first?
@@bloodbathxxxx4590 No. I delivered three babies with no drugs and I’m thinking I’d rather deliver a fourth before going through that again.
Wow I didn’t feel the solution
Colposcopy and biopsy are done at the same time... got mine done today and honestly it didn’t hurt that bad I was just SHOOK ....
I just had a colposcopy Tuesday! I can honestly say it’s not bad at all! It feels like a very mild period cramp! I was totally freaking out and I made it way worse than it needed to be! The hardest part for me was the speculum but I always feel slightly uncomfortable with those! Even with my usual Pap smears! As long as you relax it’s very mild and is over in a second! Take it from me! It’s not as bad as you imagine! Just relax and breathe and it’ll be over before you know it! You got this!!!
I’ve just had one done too, very painful afterwards. And super uncomfortable during the procedure but had to be done😢
I’ve had three of these, it was different each time. It’s not awful just a little uncomfortable. Getting worked over it is probably the worst part!
Ugh had this done at a planned parenthood years ago and it was a horrible and painful experience:/ They were so rough and wouldn't give me anything for pain😿
So...I had my colposcopy today and literally cried after. It was definitely painful and uncomfortable. The best thing to do is just relax (or try your hardest) and breathe!!!! I felt so violated but I know that they needed to do what they needed to do. Waiting for results now. I’m just happy it’s over!
My sentiments exactly! How were your results explained? Were they clear
I rather be out cold, than tried to relax.
I had a Colposcopy 3weeks ago it was a torture, soooo painful. Im still w inflamation since then. When I call the Dr to let him know, he's busy or he just left and now he went on vacation. Lucky me, 😢I went to oncologist after 10days waiting for the appmt Oncologist said simple and plain you are dry I can't see anything😢😢I'll give a cream put for 6 weeks and come back so Im still w inflamation and in the limbo. I don't get it what is their game? Gynecologist rush to the Oncology and the Oncology so calm said I can NoT see anything come back in 6 weeks. What a joke and nightmare
I just had this done today , I would honestly say it’s not painful you just feel a bit discomfort. I walked out of there like it’s nothing lol, you definitely can’t have sex for 2 weeks after but us as women need to follow the instructions. I never thought I would have to even do this because my Papsmear results always come back Normal but this was the 1st time I had an abnormal 1 and they said it was low resion grade but I still went after a dam year which I also shouldn’t have done but I’m glad I finally did it. Us as women need to have this convo in our group chats, I have friends who don’t even go for a Papsmear because they don’t want to hear the results but trust me , nothing beats ur health, men are also carriers so we need to becareful cause unlike us they don’t d a Papsmear so they definitely don’t have an idea but we definitely need to protect ourselves. If you have to go please go. You can ask me any questions I would reply
I’m having some painful cramping afterwards! I definitely felt it & it was pretty painful! Had it done today.
Thank you so much! This was so clean and easy to understand.
I went for my second colposcopy today and it was a breeze, not painfully maybe a little at first but not crazy at all. However my firs one was extremely painful. Two different doctors, there is two methods of collecting a biopsy and it makes a huge difference pain wise. They'll either use the clippers to take a small chunk or thy will use a scraper like tool that just combs over instead of taking a chunk. Much easier. DONT BE AFRAID TO GO
I had my biopsy today, had two done, it was sore but It wasn't awful. But then I've had a vagunal birth so nothing really compares to that 😬
Thank you for your help! I have a colposcopy scheduled at the end of the month. My pap was normal, actually, but I am hpv positive.
Even with a normal pap you still had this procedure ? I thought it was only if pal came back abnormal? I had a normal app but hpv positive last July. My dr just ordered a regular pap year later which will be this July and check again for hpv. Hope all went well for you. Praying it has cleared itself .
I had one two days ago. Still cramping and chills.
I just got my colposcopy and i must say it just feels like you have your period after they take the biopsy. you will also feel pressure of the doctor pushing on your pelvis with the tool. I was tearing up because the pressure was uncomfortable. But it’s better than waiting and allowing time to go by and it gets worse. The only thing i must say is bring a pad because you will be bleeding.
Had mine done today. Only uncomfortable part was when they open the end of the cervix to insert the wand to get at those interior cells. Didn’t feel a thing with the vinegar or the four biopsies. Minimal spotting afterwards. Back to normal within the hour
I my quiz the results. I understand the CIN 1,2,3 but is there any other possible result? Can there be an actual cancer result? Or only the CIN? What if it already turned to cancer? Can the Colposcopy show that or is there a different test? I have had CIN 3 before and had a leepconization. I had different HPV now like 10 years later after having normal paps in between. This time it was not the same high risk HPV so they didn’t do anything except wait to check pap again in a year. Im At that point now and waiting in my pap results. Dr said if it is positive again I’ll have to go for another colonoscopy. Not sure what to think since i already had Leep and Cone before. Can they do that again or is a historectomy possibility? So nervous to have this again! Thanks
Can you do a video on the LEEP Procedure?
I just had mine done yesterday (Aug 11th). It was definitely nothing like I thought it would be. Due to the first biopsy I had years ago, I was totally traumatized... I had aendometrium biopsy, it was absolutely painful! So getting this one wasn't bad AT ALL
Male patients are given anesthesia for testicular biopsies and prostate biopsies. If you were not given anesthesia for a gynecological biopsy, I would sue for gender discrimination. You can ask a lawyer what your options are. A lot of lawyers offer a free consultation and they don't charge the client unless they win the case.
I have experienced lots of pain during the biopsy in 2019, so much so that today I have to go again and I am so scared I can't eat or sleep and I am seriously considering rescheduling the whole thing. So I find "it's not very painful" very misleading.
Can I request general anesthesia? I can't even handle a small speculum being put it for pap smears..
Thank you for this very informative video 🙏🏽
I had a colposcopy last week where the doctor did not take a biopsy nor a sample from the cervical opening. The procedure was up on a monitor so I could see what the doctor could see and there was sn area that was white. I asked if the doctor was going to take a biopsy of the white area and he said no, as he didn't think it was of concern and thought it might clear up on its own. I am 49 and was just diagnosed with high risk HPV. My pap came back abnormal which is why I was sent for a colposcopy. I find it odd the doctor chose not to take a biopsy of the white area. I am scheduled to go back in 6 months for a pap using the colposcope - I told the doctor I would feel better if when he did the pap, he also used the colposcope. I suppose doctors opinons vary as to whether or not to take a biopsy during a colposcopy, but I thought that was the point of the procedure. Given there was an area that turned white, I now question his decision. The doctor in this video states biopsy is taken even if there are no white areas. The pap came back abnormal, so I would think we'd want to know what was going on, even if nothing turned white. I am now considering getting a second opinion.
Hi there , 1 yr has passed , how are u now? Have u had any other tests done?
@@Pipp08 I just had a colposcopy where the dr took 5 biopsies. This was my 3rd colposcopy in 3 years. I recently learned I have HPV45. It’s a high risk strain responsible for about 10% of cervical cancers. Btw, I find biopsies hurt a great deal. I wish I only felt a pinch. I have a new dr who provides shots to address the pain. The shots hurt, but not as bad as the biopsies.
I had it done recently. I was very nervous but my doctor was very gentle and quick. The biopsy part (i had two btw) was not so bad more like a quick pinch but tolerable. It wasn't until my cervix was scraped that i felt pain like a quick sharp pain 8/10 but she was quick about it. The vinegar did not really sting. Personally for me the last part was the main thing that hurt. Everything else was fine.
Thank you for explaining more about results
I came here to look at the procedure since I may be doing this in a few months. Not gonna lie, it almost makes my anxiety worse with people saying in the comments it didn't hurt or it was minor cramps. I remember my IUD insertion was really painful. I've never sucked my teeth in before because of something so painful and I know a biopsy is going to be the same thing, maybe even worse.
You mentioned CIN 1- 3. What does the pathology report say if NO abnormal cells?
So, im scheduled for a colposcopy but im terrified because my last pap said LSIL & AGC as well as HPV+ is this something i should be super worried about?
I've had a similar experience like Brianna. Had the appointment today and was freaking out for 2 weeks about it- including not leaving my house and crying for the past 5 days straight. I've massive anxiety when it comes to all things medical and the sole thought of it made me physically sick. I've had a lovely doctor and 2 nurses attending to me. I almost started crying in the conversation you have beforehand, I was shaking and panicking sooo bad. So now to the colposcopy. Laying down with your legs spread and pushing your fanny in someone else's face is never a pleasent moment but it was FAR from the terror I was expecting. The speculum is a bit uncomfortable but I felt nothing of the preparing or the dye. When the doctor said they'd need to take 2 biopsies and would numb the area I was like "What?! WITH A NEEDLE?" I've plenty of tattoos but injections just give me the creeps but I swear to god I didn't feel ANYTHING. I was waiting for the pain and the nurse just said "look you're very good it's done already." I was super surprised. Obviously I didn't feel the biopsies then. The whole process didn't take longer than 5,6 minutes. I've taken some paracetamol beforehand and got slight cramps about 2 hours after but nothing as bad as I expected. Again, similar to Brianna I'm not saying that some woman overexaggerating their pain I think they do feel it but to describe it with excruciating and torturous just pushes the anxiety of already nervous woman to an unbearable extent so commenting more mindful would help. I was expecting pure hell after what I've read online. Ladies, it is definitely manageable, you've got this and your health is definitely worth it. Bring a loved one and treat yourself afterwards and definitely tell your doctor or nurse how you feel its very important. 👍🏻
Well, lucky you some women had it without anesthetic, and the whole puncher hurts like hell if they had to punch inside a cervix.
Not such a bad experience- it felt like a regular Pap smear except for the cramping minute where they push your pelvis. If I had focused on why was being done and didn’t relax my muscles I strongly believe that I would’ve felt the pain a lot more. With that said, walk in relaxed and try not talking when the doctor asks you any questions- talking at the moment of, may stress you since you’re using strength... I did feel the swabbing but it was nothing crazy. Again, just RELAX.
Brianna Eason's comment on here put my mind at rest tremendously and I have had an experience of my own in the uk with the good old NHS I am truly grateful for. I had received my letter informing me my cells were 'high grade' and that I would need a further inspection ( as standard procedure ) and I was glad I took a look at this video which was helpful as well as a balanced view when reading comments. I got a phone call the same afternoon as receiving my letter by pure coincidence and was asked to go in the next day which did worry me due to expecting it to be somewhat delayed due to covid etc and it got my mind thinking perhaps the level of 'severe high grade' may be more to worry about with the speed at which I was booked in for an appointment.
I went in as calmly as I could and a 45 min wait wasn't a brilliant aid in staying calm prior to going in, however I did have time to gauge the other women's responses coming and going from their colposcopys. I saw some were calm and some weeping. I literally didn't have a clue what to expect and at that point had an awareness that this must come down to everyone having different pain thresholds and/or what I was witnessing could be the upset women had surgery and the others had not. I decided to just embrace this scenario and focus on the fact that should there be discomfort or pain- I would have to suck it up and get on with it as at the end of the day this is not a punishment, it is circumstantial and the sooner it is addressed the more likely I am to be healthy regardless of outcome. Please. Focus on this aspect as it is a gift that there is the option to have this treatment.
I had to have the surgery and I was fine. Really fine. I prefer to know every gory detail of what is going on as that is just how my mind works. Everything was explained to me without me being patronised and it helped. It begins similar to a normal smear test except you are sat on an oversized sanitary pad with your legs in caliper things and overall it is a very vulnerable feeling. I also had a lovely male doctor who was very professional, with a nurse in the room as well. I was offered the option to have a person with me in the room if i wanted but I was fine with the nurse. It was an option to come back another day to have the operation or have it there and then when they took a look and I urge you to just get it done and over with because surely you will just worry much more if you have a week etc before you go back for it.
The speculum is inserted and if you mentally prepare for it you can relax a bit more- you feel like you are being gripped firmly by a fist- it is pressure rather than pain etc and you are in this scenario for a while whilst they look at you. They changed the speculum to a different one when i had agreed to have the surgery and this was to keep me in place more precisely and avoid the doctor's implements touching any other parts of my cervix or walls that were healthy- trust me you want this grip keeping you in place as they numb that area specifically.
The needle was large but that is only because of its destination- think about it- a small one would mean someones arm going inside you wouldn't it ;D So if you stay still and breathe this is barely noticeable. Sure you feel the slightest prick but then it is numb. You feel the sensation of being full in an acute way as the anaesthetic is going in but then after a few minutes it kicks in. The surgery is quick and accurate. They take a looped device that does not look threatening at all- more like the size of a toothbrush handle that they use to further keep you in place and then after ensuring you are ready etc they get to work.
Think of it as a kind of MOT for your insides- what is in there is not helping you. You will see them remove ugly looking bits of bloody flesh from you but only what is necessary and you do not have to look- this is just the reality of what is happening. I felt nothing painful like cutting or slicing or anything horrific like that. I was truly grateful I was numb. You don't see what is coming or going unless like me you specifically want to know what is going on- unless you look- I didn't have a tv screen as the monitor was not working. I don;t think it would have been of benefit to me to be honest.
They cortorise the bleeding as obviously your insides will be offended to say the least that this unexpected thing is taking place and reacting at being cut accordingly. But you do not feel anything. This looks like a little pen with a lid on- it is the same thing they use more or less when they stop nosebleeds-it is a flat end and I thought of it when I saw it much alike a plug in cigarette lighter- the ones that are electronic- not like a stove top ring lighting up- again this is very small.
It looked very similar overall to how they deal with your teeth when you have a filling at the dentist - when they put something in to seal the paste and you have the dental nurse holding a mini hoover type device to suck up your spit- this was the same sort of thing- as they operated, there was a removal process for blood in this case. It is not very exciting or entertaining at the time but it is simple, quick, straight forward. THe estimation of how long your appointment will be is going to include the doctor speaking to you, explaining, offering you surgery there and then should you need it and gauging how you are feeling/nerves etc. Where to get undressed/going through paperwork to know basics and if you are pregnant/health issues/other medication.
Obviously you don't walk in, get your legs whipped up and ignored whilst they do what you assume is torture and then send you on your way lol. So remember a lot of that time estimated is the before and after and ensuring you are ok. Once it was done I was not sure whether to expect a lot of bleeding or not when I stood up, having been in a laid back position for a while but i just got instructed kindly where to get dressed, given a leaflet and some detailed explanations about putting nothing inside me for about a month so I heal and avoid risk of infection - so no tampons, no sex, no baths etc for a month. They provided sanitary towels and I literally felt fine. I got dressed and went home. I barely had any discomfort, for me I was just trying to mentally process it all in order to try and alleviate others' concern with the procedure when it came to writing this.
My thoughts overall are that you should consider what your response to anaesthetic is like- maybe those who are in a lot of pain needed more as there are some horror stories in the comments. Whilst I do have a high pain threshold, I am lucky that usual dosages tend to numb me at the dentist etc and the same occurred here. I am not a medical professional but perhaps asking if they can stop and have more- discuss this before you agree to surgery if you have it. Ask , ask, ask..tell them what you are scared of. It is their job to make it pain free and help you-remember this is not someone torturing you, they are trying to help you and in some cases may save your life.
I now have to wait and see what results are and go back in 6 months for another smear test to see how the cells are doing. It has been a week now and my body has healed nicely. It has been like a very light period. I have not been too active excersizing wise as recommended and i have tried to rest my body and mind as and when i felt necessary. I recommend the surgery if you need to have it and if not just expect to feel like someone is firmly gripping your insides in order to get a closer look at you, for your own benefit. It is a pressure feeling nothing more than that.
Final thoughts are that consider some of the sex you have had- it crossed my mind that if you are less used to rough and ready intercourse etc you might be more sensitive to the abrupt no nonsense approach this will feel like. Hopefully I am conveying what I mean right lol - If the only time you have sex it is usually gentle/relaxed and you are not used to be pounded , shall we say, maybe this is more traumatic.
Do not worry..you will be fine regardless of the experience of the colposcopy- focus on the benefit of it all and your health and if you have fear of needles/are really scared in general- plan yourself a reward in advance etc...plan ahead to be proud of yourself. You can do this x much love to you all x
in the US, most are not getting any anesthesia (local or otherwise).
Waiting for this procedure. Thank you for video. Explained perfectly.
With coloscopy with HPV and abnormal pap smear, need treatment to remove HPV and abnormal cells called leep procedure, make sure doctor tells you about procedure. Leep procedure, loss libido, loss orgram function, sex drive with partner, shorter cervix, harder to get pregnant. Find out fact first. Oxox
Cindy Dow what about cryo??? The freezing of it?????
Ask for a pain med and be very picky about who performs the procedure!
@@brookebenton8192 why still going lose, sex drive and sex life, shorter cervix harder to get pregnant, libibo, orgram function, nervous around cervix damage treatment. Leep procedure.
doesnt hurt at all, had 2!
Thank you for sharing this information.
I had to cough every time she took a biopsy, and she took 5. Is this normal? It was very painful every time and left me in a lot of pain the rest of the day and the next day.
It’s normal. They took 4 for me. It’s just so the doctor can test in lab to get a better look at what’s going on.
My doctor today told me they were sending me for one of these but the reason is because the doctor saw some irritation and some bleeding, she couldn't get a clear reading with a reg pap test, but now I'm so scared it gonna be something serious, this video helped a little but im still freaking out quite a bit :(
I’ve been in the dark for 5 weeks now. First abnormal pap and HOV diagnosis while trying to have a 2nd baby 😢 had to wait 3 weeks for the colposcopy then had two biopsy’s taken during that time. It didn’t hurt. Just 2 pinches and period cramp feeling for the next day. Now I have to go back in for another Pap smear bc of my results, which I don’t quite understand so I hope the CIN 1 is my result and just doing a pap for good measure. I’ve never been so stressed out and I haven’t told anyone but my husband. It’s been so so hard trying to keep this to myself but I don’t want to worry anyone unless there’s something to worry about 😞
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Thank you. Very helpful.
It's extremely painful. The scrap and biopsy is painful. I had to do this for my insurance to pay for my hysterectomy. I absolutely hate it. Hate.
Mine was sooo painful I had to lay there for 5-10 min to stop from crying and shaking and be able to sit up . I wish I would’ve watched this before hand and took some medicine before and my obgyn didn’t tell me about how you get gauze tissue like discharge it freaked me out .
I was nervous going into this... I already feel uncomfortable when I get pap smears done and I was in excruciating pain when I got the iud inserted. So anything having to do with the cervix scared me... I read about this procedure before had and I think the mentality made it worse.
In the end, I was shaking and crying. I wanted to scream and kick the doctor. It was horrible. I honestly hope I never have to do that again. I took 800mg of ibuprofen an hour before the appt and it was still painful. Later, I could barely walk because I felt like my cervix felt sore. If you do this procedure, make sure you do it early in the morning, and take the day off from work. I'm glad I took the whole day off. I was about to just do a half day. I wouldve been so uncomfortable at work.
I had the same experience😢 it was traumatic for me.
Total BS!!! This is very painfull!
My doctor said the same thing she it was just like a pap rolling my eyes it hurt so bad I had to hold back tears
Yes i had one done and OMG!😭
Just had mine today and I'm still in pain. 😢😢😢
And traumatize from the whole thing.
@@pipertarver1852 same for me. painful, trauma go next time for check, and when my guy touch me, i just imagine again that pain.
I just had mine today and I failed. It hurts so bad and my doctor was so gentle and refused ‘torturing’ me as I bleed bad. So he offer a reschedule and it will be done under anesthesia.
I’ve been freaking out for 2 weeks over this. I already have ms.
I have MS too and had mine today it's uncomfortable and there's camping but it reminds me of a bad period and I have swelling of vaginal canal
@@demoniccarebear9287 I’m so over all this pain
My friend had this and it was horrendous. Luckily no cancer. Her feedback and the comments on this page just more proof of the fact that our health service likes to inflict pain on women. ALL women should be given powerful analgesics beforehand. Further proof of the health service's love of inflicting agony on us women - mammograms are painful and yet the medical profession knows very well that there is another diagnostic test for breast cancer which is completely painless and risk free - thermography. Yet every time breast cancer screening is mentioned on radio, TV, newspapers, magazines - it is ALWAYS the mammogram. We women have to take matters into our own hands and ignore the common pathetic lying claims of "mild discomfort". ALWAYS take our paracetamols/aspirins.
First abnormal pap and first colposcopy and its uncomfortable as hell hurt when the doc did it and is a annoying cramping sensation after wards also have vaginal cannal swelling feels awkward as hell. Waiting on results
It doesn't hurt but it gets very tense while they do it ..
Didn’t you’ll get Gardasil vaccines?
I just had a punch biopsy done 3 hrs ago. I barely felt anything during the procedure thank goodness, but now I’m feeling very sore and crampy
I’m high risk pregnant and my Pap smear came back abnormal for the first time ever and my doctor wants to do this while pregnant is it safe; I want my baby safe.
WHY are you saying biopsy is NOT PAINFUL???? I had procedure 6 years ago and it was EXCRUCIATING!! Dr wants me to have another one (different dr). I’m terrified. Why can’t they prescribe something?
rosamariann yesss it hurts so bad and my doctor told me it wasn’t going to be painful I screamed “f*** you” at my doctor 😂 she’s been my doctor forever and she delivered my baby but that was shocking when I felt that pain helllll nope
Angela Luciano ...this time I had it under anesthesia. So much better!
I just had one before I was scheduled to go into work. It hurt so bad that I called off work.
rosamariann what kind of anesthesia ?
Toneka Williamson I did mine today and failed due to the pain and heavy bleeding. Re-schedule it and will be under anesteshia. Not sure weather local or total. If im not mistaken its going to be a total, but i was out of my mind when he told me that 😭
Ty for this explanation
How long does it take? I'm nervous my appt is in 2 weeks
10 15 min. . Feels like cotton rubbing on a wound. When they cut
I just had mine done Thursday. It was a little uncomfortable not too bad...didn’t even know the first samples was took until the 3rd sample. Close to a pap smear just a little more uncomfortable wasn’t very painful.
what were your results? how are you now?
Girls, I just had this procedure plus biopsy. The colposcopy does NOT hurt, it is a little uncomfortable. The biopsy could be a little tricky. I had a local anesthesia for it. I think without the anesthesia it would be painful... Just ask your doctor to give you local/topical spray. With the spray I felt something like fast pulling and that was all. It is just a second. I was completely terrified because of the comments here and everywhere on internet before the procedure. It was nothing different than a pap smear... Once again I think that the spray helped a lot and also the amazing doctor I have... 💙
Hey so the numbing spray did help ?
I have to get one soon & I wanted to know if the spray worked because imma ask for that. My pain tolerance is like a 5 or 6.
@@tonekawilliamson4750 hey, yes the spray helped. I felt nothing like pain, just pulling. But the doctor used a lot of spray and he waited for it to start to work... A few seconds I guess. Just ask your doctor for spray because not everyone use it. It will be over in a few minutes... Sounds scarier than it is. Don't look at the instruments... I talked to the doctor all the time and he was asking me questions just to distract me. Good luck 💙
star dust thank you so much I really really appreciate that. Imma definitely ask
@@tonekawilliamson4750 you are very welcome darlin, I know how scared you are, I was terrified. Talk with the doctor and be brave for a few minutes. 🤗
star dust ok I will. Because I’m been freaking out about this for weeks now. Crying & more but you definitely made me feel more comfortable getting it done. Women like you are amazing 💜🤞🏽
can a low grade be a low risk HPV?
My experience was painful. When they went into my cervix it was very painful. I had it donw ten yeara ago too. It was much more painful this time. I wonder why?
“Minimally painful” definitely pinching and cramping… also I almost passed out after standing up my nervous system bottomed out.. i had to sit down an all the drs around me making sure I was good. 5 mins later i was good to go but damn its not some go in poke on the cervix like be real. It’s a procedure and it’s pretty uncomfortable.
Had my colposcopy today due to HPV16. Wasn’t painful at all, was just uncomfortable. Abnormal areas were visible so a biopsy was taken (didn’t feel a thing!). Was told that I’ll have the results within two week. Experiencing mild cramping but no bleeding at all.
what were your results? are you okay now?
Did they numb you? Because some women receive anesthetic and some didn’t, also depends on a doctor and experience.
I find if I think about something relaxing it helps me get through procedures. Also wear headphones because the brain associates sensations with sounds and it's less likely to anticipate and feel pain.
I'm taking Tylenol as well as ibuprofen for the other pain relieving effects as well, I'll keep you updated
Have you had it done yet? I have one tomorrow.
I just have mine done yesterday for the second time ,,different doctor it was very painful,,,I think the doctor done this to makes me feel that horrible pain,,I will never go back to that doctor..
I’ve had a abnormal Pap smear in the past . My recent ones have been normal but the dr insist I get one . My only concern is I’m a stage 4 breast cancer thriver and I don’t want to do anything to cause cancer to spread im actually doing good no signs of cancer
Going for mine tomorrow but I will be put under anesthesia. I'm super scared about my results in the end
Honestly I’ve had this done and have to have another done next week and it was pretty painful, but luckily was a short pain with mild cramping afterwords.. if any young women have questions, feel free to ask me!!
I have to get this done December 5th I am really scared and I’m only 26. I’m nervous I may have cervical cancer/that my life is gonna change once I find out what’s going on with me. I’m really scared if this is going to be painful..
I'm supposed to be getting mines done on Friday it's my VERY FIRST TIME GETTING IT DONE is it painful? And how long does the procedure last?
Poetess Vibes yes it hurts
Maddie Madzz let me know how it goes, I was just diagnosed and waiting anxiously for an appointment
Well last time it was a false alarm, my real app is this friday I'm soooooo SCARED!! Since this is my very first time having this procedure done on me But I'm trusting in God with all my heart that everything will be fine!! God has my back it's for my own good and health
Idk what everyone is talking about saying it didn’t hurt. It was the most painful experience I have ever had and it’s my second day and I’m still not fully recovered. It was so awful and painful. My bestfriend also had to get a biopsy and she passed out bc of the pain.
What is the result in biopsy
In the room to get mine now pray for me 😩 if anyone reads this don’t read the comments before going in DONT!!!!
I was denied mine and am filing a complaint with hospital. I feel women need respect. See how you get on if not get something to numb or sedation. Only take the last if it's clearly needed. I dont want any for my own reasons. Good luck ❣
Sonicz Forever they didn’t give me anything I ask and I mean it wasn’t as bad as I thought but it did hurt and was very uncomfortable
@@annajohnson7964 I'm glad you got through it. Got an appointment for Tuesday. I wish you well.
I’ve just had this done and also had a biopsy she took two samples I can honestly say I didn’t feel anything felt a bit cold when she put the solution inside but that’s it please don’t stress yourselves out
My colpo was horrible .. never in my life I've I had such a bad experience . And I've had abnormal paps forever.. my bleeding was horrible.. and the obgyn DR... #nocomment forget bedside manners..
My questions is can taking a sample of the cervix have any chance on having future children. ?
Thank you for the video very informative
No, you can still have kids. I know people who had this done in their early years and had a few kids.
It was extremely painful for me, I wanted to cry. I had 3 biopsies during the colposcopy.
What was the results? I had 3 biopsies as well and I’m kind of worried..
@@maevads same! what were your results?? are you okay now?
@@damarisdenisse6210 yes all ok now. I had HPV 16 CIN 3. I think they got everything out, I have another check up later this year!
It is more than just a pinch. It’s endured to not routinely offer a prescription pain pill and anti-anxiety prior.
I just had my first biopsies done today. They hurt quite a bit and now it is so dry down there that it hurts even walk. Hopefully my results will come back good and I'll never have to do this again.
What were your results???
Can u request to be asleep to get this done
Everyone saying it doesn't hurt I don't know who you are. My sister has 3 kids with no pain med AT ALL (she's allergic) just had this done & it's extremely painful. I've had this done personally & had cancer both times & IT HURT LIKE HELL. Scheduling another one again soon due to abnormal again.
Hi everyone! I had soo much anxiety before my colposcopy I even had my mom come into town to be with me and would cry when thinking about having to go. It was SO easy, like a vag spa lol. Just kidding but really I felt mild cramping right after they took two biopsies and was in and out in less than 20 min. I haven’t taken any Advil and overall had a great experience and I feel fine! The whole thing was easy peasy, don’t stress you got this!
My doctor counted to 3 and had me cough like I had pneumonia as she took the biopsies and I couldn’t feel any pinch or anything - so maybe that’s something to try :)
@@kriselise_I’ve read about cough method, but when you cough your body moves so that doesn’t bother the doctor?
Thank you
Ladies, make sure to only see a doctor that uses the new Carevix clamp (which uses gentle suction to stabilize the cervix) instead of the traditional tenaculum clamp which has sharp prongs that stab into your cervix, which is not only painful but can cause permanent nerve damage. Some women have even reported losing sensation in their clitoris after undergoing gynecological procedures that use a tenaculum. This is because the nerves in the cervix and the nerves in the clitoris are located on the same map.
I just got a call today I need one. My pap showed “mild abnormalities” and I had the HPV vaccine when I was 11-13. Im a nursing student so that makes me even more of a hypochondriac.
I have to get this done and I’m absolutely terrified
It is quick, take deep breaths..
What happens if you can't relax
I had one done last week it wasn’t bad at all
Paps, sex, and inserting of tampons are excruciating. Why is this? Anyone have answers for me.
Wait until you give birth 😁
Just had my first colposcopy/biopsy today 3/10. Barely felt anything. The speculum was more uncomfortable than the whole procedure :)
What is the result in biopsy
@@DhanaLakshmi-bb4ex the result varies on the person.
Worst pain in my life. I can feel every inside. Stretched cervix, cutting away at uterus. Second time was worse.
There has to be a better way. Long time cutting too. Like with dull school scissors
She said its not painful, but i heard alot of woman saying it hurts and that it very painful.