Testing & follow-upClinically reviewed
Question
My doctor recommended colposcopy. Does that mean cancer is likely?
A clear, supportive answer
No. Colposcopy is a closer, magnified examination of the cervix used after certain HPV or Pap results to see whether cell changes are present. Recommending it is not a cancer diagnosis.
A small biopsy may be taken. Its result determines whether follow-up alone or treatment of a precancerous change is needed. Bring prior results and medicines, and tell the clinic if you are pregnant.
An important boundaryThis is educational information and cannot provide a personal diagnosis without examination, history, and the complete test result.