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Q: Pregnant And Cancerous.
asked by: Eeva on July 11th, 2007
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I'm three months into my first pregnancy and my first prenatal pap came back abnormal. My biggest worry is the fact that my last pap was when I was 16- and if it is cancerous cells- how far have they progressed?

My obgynnordered a colposcopy for me, so the nurse called to schedule the procedure and wouldn't tell me what was found/ why it's needed. Just that I needed it done. My appt is next week.

Cervical cancer was found in both my mother and my maternal aunt, I know that increases my risks significantly.

Has any gone through this? Where can I find good credible information on the procedures for the colposcopy? My mother said the procedure for her 20 years ago was relatively painful, but they could provide locals. Would they be able to do the same and still keep my child safe?

I know the final results aren't in, but with my family history, I'm worried.

Any help would be appreciated.
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princess55
replied on July 11th, 2007
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I have had three colposcopies in the last two years. It involves the gynecologist applying a vinegar solution to your cervix, the vinegar solution turns any abnormal cells that you may have white. Then the gynecologist looks at your cervix with a colposcope, which they look through to magnify the cervical cells. Sometimes they take a biopsy during the procedure, which they use a tool to take a small sample of different areas of the cervix for further evaluation. The biopsy feels like a pinch or can sometimes feel like a small menstrual cramp. If you have a biopsy, you will have some bleeding afterwards, but this should be a fairly small amount. They might keep you around after the colposcopy for about 10 minutes to make sure that you aren't bleeding too much from the procedure. I don't think I received any local for this procedure, but i am not entirely sure. here is a website from a cancer center in Toronto that is reputable.
http://www.colposcopy.com/intro.html

That was my experience, but I am not sure if this will be the same for you because you are pregnant.

It might be a good idea to have someone come with you for moral support, they might not be able to come into the room with you but I found that waiting for the procedure was quite anxiety provoking.
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