- Colposcopy
- A procedure done in the clinic to evaluate an abnormal pap smear.
- It usually involves placing a speculum as if a pap smear were going to be done. The cervix is then examined closely with the scope. Very small biopsies are usually done at this time.
- The diagnosis will be made based on the biopsies, although a general impression can be made at the time of colposcopy.
- The procedure tends to cause some cramping so pretreatment with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen in eligible patients is wise.
- Results typically return in one to two weeks.
- This procedure can be safely done during pregnancy.
- Most patients return immediately to normal activity. We typically recommend sexual abstinence for two days.
- The patients may note some vaginal spotting after the procedure; they should not have profound bleeding.
- Cystometrics
- Also called urodynamics.
- Testing geared toward evaluating how the bladder performs with filling and voiding.
- Purpose is to diagnose bladder functional abnormalities and, thus, will guide management.
