Cervical punch biopsy; Biopsy - cervical punch; Biopsy of the cervix
What the risks are:
There may be some bleeding after the biopsy for up to a week. Avoid sexual intercourse, douching, or using tampons for a week to allow the cervix to heal.
Special considerations:
When the colposcopic examination or biopsy does not show why the pap smear was abnormal, a more extensive biopsy may be suggested.
Review Date: 5/4/2004
Reviewed By: Peter Chen, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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