Cryomedics 2001 Zoom Colposcope

A colposcopy is a method of examining the cervix,
vagina, and vulva with a surgical instrument called a
colposcope.
The procedure is usually performed if the results of
your Pap smear are unusual.
A colposcope is a large, electric microscope with
a bright light that enables your doctor to see your cervix clearly.
A colposcopy can be used to diagnose: pre-cancer or cancer of
the cervix, vagina, or vulva; genital warts and
inflammation of the cervix.

Potential reasons for a colposcopy include:
Viewing the cervix to determine the cause of
abnormal Pap tests. If abnormal tissue is found,
a biopsy for this tissue is often ordered.
Check for sores, warts or other issues found around the
vagina or cervix.
Follow up for abnormalities detected in
a previous colposcopy, or to see if
a previous treatment has been successful.
If an HPV test shows a high-risk form of HPV is present,
colposcopy can be used to check the cervix for problem areas.
Colposcopies can help diagnose several important diseases or conditions:
Cancer: Cervical cancer, vaginal cancer and
vulvar cancer can all be detected by this test
Cervicitis: This is a condition involving inflammation of
the cervix
Precancerous changes: These can occur in cervical or
vaginal tissue, or in the vulva.