About colposcopy

Colposcopy is an investigation to examine the vagina and the cervix. It is normally undertaken on women with abnormal smear results. The procedure uses a colposcope, which is a special magnifying instrument, to examine the cervix and vagina more closely.

After a colposcopy, you may have dark vaginal discharge for up to three days, and some bleeding for up to one week. Your vagina may be sore and you may experience mild cramping. If no biopsy was taken, you may resume normal activity right away.