Colposcopy in Warsaw
detailed diagnostics of the cervixColposcopy is an examination that assesses the cervix, vagina and vulva at up to 50x magnification. Its main purpose is to diagnose precancerous conditions and changes invisible during a routine exam. At Aurora Medical, colposcopy is performed only after a gynecologist consultation: the doctor assesses the indications and schedules the procedure for a separate visit.
What colposcopy detects
- Precancerous and cancerous cervical lesions
- Cervical erosion and ectopy
- Papillomas and flat lesions linked to HPV
- Infections and tissue changes of the vagina and vulva
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What is colposcopy
Colposcopy is a non-invasive gynecological examination of the cervix, vagina and vulva using a colposcope — an optical device that magnifies the image up to 50 times. To reveal suspicious areas, the doctor applies special solutions — acetic acid and Lugol’s iodine.
The method reveals tissue changes invisible during a routine exam: erosions, infections, precancerous and cancerous lesions, including HPV-related ones. It is one of the key tools of cervical cancer prevention — a quick diagnosis means treatment can start in time.
When colposcopy is recommended
- An abnormal Pap smear result — the most common indication
- Changes noticed by the doctor during a gynecological exam
- Suspected precancerous lesions of the cervix
- Recurrent vaginal infections
- Cervical cancer diagnostics
- Papillomas and HPV-related lesions, assessment of cervical ectopy
Colposcopy is most often recommended by a gynecologist after a Pap smear or a routine check-up. A gynecologist consultation is required before the procedure — the doctor assesses the indications and schedules the exam for a separate visit.
How to prepare for colposcopy
The best time for the exam is the first half of the menstrual cycle, after bleeding ends. A few rules for the 24–48 hours before your visit:
Avoid sexual contact for 24–48 hours before the exam.
In the same 24–48 hours, avoid vaginal medications, tampons and intimate hygiene products with chemical ingredients.
The exam is not performed during menstruation or any other genital bleeding.
Do not combine colposcopy with other gynecological exams; avoid anti-inflammatory treatment before the visit.
How colposcopy works
The exam takes a few minutes and is usually painless. It is performed only after a prior gynecologist consultation:
After the procedure: what to expect
- You can go home on your own right after the exam
- Light spotting or mild discomfort is normal
- Avoid sex and tampons for several days
- Fever, chills or severe lower abdominal pain — contact a doctor immediately
Biopsy during colposcopy
“If the doctor sees concerning changes, a tissue sample is taken right away — no separate visit or repeat preparation.”
The key advantage of colposcopy is the ability to take tissue samples for histopathology on the spot. The samples are sent to a laboratory, with results ready in about 1–2 weeks. Sampling can be uncomfortable, so local anesthesia is often used.
Histopathology precisely determines the nature of the changes — from benign to precancerous — and guides the right treatment. Learn more on the cervical biopsy page.
During pregnancy: colposcopy is safe and poses no risk to the fetus, but a cervical canal biopsy is not performed in pregnant women. The doctor always decides on the exam’s appropriateness at the consultation.
How much colposcopy costs
You receive the colposcopy findings right after the exam. The full price list is on the clinic’s pricing page.
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If a biopsy is needed during colposcopy, its cost and the scope of histopathology will be confirmed by the doctor at the consultation.
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