Colposcopies

The totals cover patients who require 15 major types of diagnostic test, such as colposcopies and barium enemas used to diagnose bowel cancer, MRI and CT scans, which can detect tumours, and echocardiograms, used to track heart disease. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I'm lucky in that I have a very proactive ob/gyn who calls and insists that I come in for colposcopies when they're indicated, but I have a lot of friends who've had 3 or 4 abnormal pap smears in a row and don't seem to think that it's a big deal, and whose doctors don't seem to be that concerned about it either. ❋ Aka TBTAM (2009)

It would be interesting to see a study to see if it would really reduce the number of LEEPs and colposcopies done for high grade dysplasia. ❋ Aka TBTAM (2007)

I have undergone numerous colposcopies and LEEP procedures for abnormal precancerous cells. ❋ 1 Dinosaur (2008)

The potential decrease in abnormal paps, biopsies, colposcopies will save the health care systems millions. ❋ 1 Dinosaur (2008)

Cone biopsy (conization or conical) is often recommended when repeated Pap smears or colposcopies confirm severe dysplasia or localized cancer (cancer in situ or CIS), and if the abnormal area extends into the cervical canal (where it cannot be reached for colposcopy or cryotherapy). ❋ The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective (2005)

Since 1977 my daughter has had to have follow up colposcopies every six months, sometimes more frequently. ❋ Unknown (1995)

University of Virginia will provide specialized gynecological procedures such as endometrial biopsies, LEEPs and colposcopies at the ❋ Unknown (2010)

It's why, on a wall underneath a rack of pamphlets discussing yeast infections and colposcopies, leans a poster with photos of the doctor conducting a yoga seminar. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Not just surgeries, but colposcopies, LEEPs, IUD insertions, polyp removals, and endometrial biopsies are all very enjoyable, and the results are often immediately evident. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Services provided include mammograms, Pap tests, office visits, clinical breast exams, colposcopies, breast utlrasounds, biopsies and other diagnostic procedures.

This ignorance or greed leads to the beginning of a cycle of repeat examinations, repeat biopsies, colposcopies, conizations, ❋ Unknown (2009)