Colposcopy Center - Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors for ColposcopyType of Physician: Obstetrician-Gynecologist What is a Obstetrician-Gynecologist? A certification by the Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology; practitioners provide medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders, to the extent that it distinguishes them from other physicians. This training enables them to serve as consultants to other physicians and as primary physicians for women. Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Common Name: Ob/Gyn or Ob-Gyn Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors in Harrisonburg * Shenandoah Women's Healthcare  Harrisonburg Ob/Gyn Associates  Harrisonburg Ob/Gyn Associates  Harrisonburg Ob/Gyn Associates  Harrisonburg Ob/Gyn Associates  Blue Ridge Womens Health Center  Augusta Health Care for Women  Augusta Health Care for Women  Augusta Health Care for Women  Augusta Health Care for Women  Afton Family Medicine  University Physicians for Women at Northridge  University Physicians for Women at Northridge  U of VA Midlife Health Center  U of VA Midlife Health Center  University Physicians for Women at Northridge  U of VA Midlife Health Center  University Physicians for Women at Northridge  University Physicians for Women at Northridge  U of VA GYN Oncology  UVA Stoney Creek Family Practice  UVA Maternal Fetal Medicine  U of VA GYN Oncology  UVA The Women's Place Clinic  Wolanski MD & Vinal CNM  Jacqueline K Halsey MD  Ob/Gyn Associates  Ob/Gyn Associates  Virginia G Barber MD  Jefferson Ob/Gyn  Jefferson Ob/Gyn  Jefferson Ob/Gyn  Jefferson Ob/Gyn  Jefferson Ob/Gyn  Charlottesville Women's Service PLC  Blue Ridge Obstetrics & Gynecology  Blue Ridge Obstetrics & Gynecology  Blue Ridge Obstetrics & Gynecology  Carilion Ob/Gyn Lexington  John W Ghramm MD  Winchester Women's Specialists  Winchester Women's Specialists  Winchester Women's Specialists  Winchester Women's Specialists  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Blue Ridge Gynecology & Obstetrics PC  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Blue Ridge Gynecology & Obstetrics PC  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Windsor Medical Services PLC  Blue Ridge Womens Care  Preventive Women's Health  Lynchburg Gynecology  Lynchburg Gynecology  Jeffrey W Bell MD  Jeffrey W Bell MD  Samuel J Lloyd MD  Thomas E Myers MD  Women's Health Services  Women's Health Services  Forest Womens Center  Women's Health Ob/Gyn of Bedford  Women's Health Ob/Gyn of Bedford  Lake Manassas Womens Health Association  Lake Manassas Womens Health Association  Lake Manassas Womens Health Association  Connie Perkins MD  Connie Perkins MD  Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates  Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates  Central Virginia OB/GYN  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Central Virginia OB/GYN  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Central Virginia OB/GYN  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Central Virginia OB/GYN  Central Virginia OB/GYN  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Central Virginia OB/GYN  William A Hamilton MD & Tammy J Leonard MD  Fredericksburg Ob/Gyn Center  Pratt Medical Center For Women  Fredericksburg Ob/Gyn Center  Center for Advanced Wellness  Lillian DeCosimo MD  Douglas Meyer MD  Prince William Ob/Gyn Associates  Prince William Ob/Gyn Associates  Prince William Ob/Gyn Associates  Prince William Ob/Gyn Associates  amethyst health center for women inc.  Manassas Ob/Gyn  Manassas Ob/Gyn Harrisonburg, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
2012-06-03
2012-06-17
2012-06-17
2012-07-14
2012-07-21
2012-09-02
2012-09-29
2012-11-11
2012-11-18
ColposcopyWhat is colposcopy?Colposcopy is a gynecological procedure that illuminates and magnifies the vulva, vaginal walls, and uterine cervix in order to detect and examine abnormalities of these structures. The cervix is the base of the womb (uterus) and leads out to the birth canal (vagina). During colposcopy, special tests [acetic acid wash, use of color filters, and sampling (biopsy) of tissues] can be done. Colposcopy is not to be confused with culdoscopy, which is the insertion of an instrument through the wall of the vagina in order to view the pelvic area behind the vagina.
Why is colposcopy done?Colposcopy is usually done in one of two circumstances: to examine the cervix either when the result of a Pap smear is abnormal, or when the cervix looks abnormal during the collection of a Pap smear. Even if a Pap smear result is normal, colposcopy is ordered when the cervix appears visibly abnormal to the clinician performing the Pap smear. The purpose of the colposcopy is to determine what is causing the abnormal looking cervix or the abnormal Pap smear so that appropriate treatment can be given.
How is colposcopy done?A colposcope is a microscope that resembles a pair of binoculars. The instrument has a range of magnification lenses. It also has color filters that allow the physician to detect tiny abnormal blood vessels on the cervix. The colposcope is used to examine the vaginal walls and cervix through the vaginal opening.
Colposcopy is a safe procedure with no complicatio... Recommended Reading Related to ColposcopyWhat is a Pap smear?A Pap smear (also known as the Pap test) is a medical procedure in which a sample of cells from a woman's cervix (the end of the uterus that extends into the vagina) is collected and spread (smeared) on a microscope slide. The cells are examined under a microscope in order to look for pre-malignant (before-cancer) or malignant (cancer) changes. A Pap smear is a simple, quick, and relatively painless screening test. Its specificity - which means its ability to avoid classifying a normal smear as abnormal (a "false positive" result) - while very good, is not perfect. The sensitivity of a Pap smear - which means its ability to detect every single abnormality -- while good, is also not perfect, and some "false negative" results (in which abnormalities are present but not detected by the test) will occur. Thus, a few women develop cervical cancer despite having regular Pap screening. In the vas... Other Related Colposcopy ArticlesEmergency Contact for Harrisonburg
Nearby Harrisonburg Hospitals *Rockingham Memorial Hospital Commonwealth Center for Children Western State Hospital Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Augusta Medical Center Page Memorial Hospital Whisper Ridge Behavioral Health System Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center UVA HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital University of Virginia Children's Hospital University of Virginia Medical Center Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Colposcopy by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
7 articles-
Menopause
- Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop, also called the “change of life." Menopause symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, irregular vaginal bleeding, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, urinary incontinence, weight gain, and emotional symptoms such as mood swings. Treatment of menopausal symptoms varies, and should be discussed with your physician.
-
Cervical Cancer
- Cervical cancer is cancer of the entrance to the womb (uterus). Regular pelvic exams and Pap testing can detect precancerous changes in the cervix. Precancerous changes in the cervix may be treated with cryosurgery, cauterization, or laser surgery. The most common symptom of cancer of the cervix is abnormal bleeding.
-
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women (STDs)
- Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infections that are transmitted during any type of sexual exposure, including intercourse (vaginal or anal), oral sex, and the sharing of sexual devices, such as vibrators. Women can contract all of the STDs, but may have no symptoms, or have different symptoms than men do.
-
Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical dysplasia is a condition in which the cells of the inner lining of the cervix have precancerous changes. There are two types of cervical dysplasia; 1) squamous intraepithelial lesion, and 2) cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Cervical dysplasia is caused by infection of the cervix with HPV (human papillomavirus). There are various diagnostic measures for cervical dysplasia. Treatment generally depends upon the progression of the dysplasia, mild, moderate, or severe.
-
Genital Warts (HPV)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. HPV is primarily transmitted by sexual contact. While some people develop warts in the genital region after infection, others experience no symptoms. Though genital warts can be removed, there is no cure for HPV infection. There is a vaccine to prevent infection from four common HPV types.
-
Vaginal Cancer
- Vaginal cancer is fairly uncommon. There are two types of vaginal cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Risk factors include being 60 or older, exposure to DES while in the womb, HPV infection, and having a history of abnormal cervical cells. Painful intercourse, pelvic pain, vaginal lumps, and abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge are all symptoms of vaginal cancer. Treatment depends upon the stage of the vaginal cancer and may involve surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and the use of radiosensitizers.
-
Sexual Health
- Sexual health information including birth control, impotence, herpes, sexually transmitted diseases, staying healthy, women's sexual health concerns, and men's sexual health concerns. Learn about the most common sexual conditions affecting men and women.
-
Menopause
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
6 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
3 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
2 articles -
Health News
3 articles -
Health Features
0 articles
