How long does it take cervix to heal after colposcopy?

If you did have a biopsy, wait about 3 days to have vaginal sex. This lets your cervix heal.

How long should you rest after a cervical biopsy?

It usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks for your cervix to heal after this procedure.

Is a colposcopy painful and biopsy painful after?

Having a colposcopy is generally painless, but having a cervical biopsy may cause cramping, discomfort, bleeding, and pain in some women. Your doctor may suggest you take a pain reliever 30 minutes before the procedure. Also, the doctor may numb the cervix before the biopsy.

What treatment comes after a colposcopy?

After a colposcopy, your colposcopist will usually be able to tell you what they have found straight away. If there is any uncertainty, a small sample of tissue from the cervix may need to be removed (a biopsy) for further examination. In some cases, abnormal cells can be treated during your colposcopy.

How long does it take to get results back from a colposcopy?

Typically it takes somewhere between a couple of weeks to maximum a month to get back the results from a colposcopy. If your colposcopy came back normal, the doctor may recommend further testing to understand why your Pap smear was abnormal.

What happens after my colposcopy biopsy exam?

After a colposcopy, you may have dark vaginal discharge for up to three days, and some bleeding for up to a week. Your vagina may be sore, and you may experience mild cramping for 1 to 2 days. If no biopsy was taken, you may resume normal activity right away. If you had a biopsy, avoid the use of tampons, douches,…

Can I exercise after colposcopy?

This isn’t due to the procedure itself, but the sedation that is required to perform the procedure. If you have had a standard procedure, you should be able to resume normal activities, including an exercise regimen, the day after a colonoscopy.

Where can I get a colposcopy?

Colposcopy is usually done by a gynecologist, a family medicine physician, or a nurse practitioner who has been trained to do the test. If a biopsy is done, the sample will be looked at by a pathologist. Colposcopy can be done in your doctor’s office.