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Could a colposcopy detemine if you have an HPV infection?


Could a colposcopy detemine if you have an HPV infection?

I don't think so. They usually order a colposcopy after you have an abnormal PAP test. And the abnormal PAP is often due to HPV. There's an HPV test that you should have if you suspect HPV.

What is a colposcopy? What are the benefits of colposcopy?
Colposcopy is a procedure that uses a special microscope (called a colposcope) to look into the vagina and to look very closely at the cervix (the opening to the uterus, or womb).

The colposcope magnifies, or enlarges, the image of the outer portion of the cervix. It is somewhat like looking through a pair of binoculars. This allows the health care provider to see the outer portion of the cervix better. Sometimes a small sample of tissue (called a biopsy) is taken for further study. The tissue samples help the health care provider to figure out how to treat any problems found. And, if cancer of the cervix is found early, or a precancerous change of cells is found, it can be treated and almost always can be cured. Also, for precancers and early cancers of the cervix, sometimes removal of part of the cervix may be the only treatment needed. Source(s): http://www.4woman.gov/faq/colposcopy.htm...
A cosposcopy could detect advanced lesions caused by HPV, but I wouldn't think it's particularly sensitive. The PAP test is definitely the preferred screening method for dysplasia caused by HPV.
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