Colposcopy and Cervical Biopsy

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HPV and Pap smear follow-up

Briefly explains cervical cancer screening (Pap smear and HPV test) and sample collection at the practice.
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Colposcopy

Briefly explains the examination in which the cervix is viewed under magnification after an abnormal screening result, and a biopsy when needed.
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Colposcopy is an examination in which the cervix is viewed in detail under magnification; it may be the next step after a suspicious Pap smear result or persistent HPV positivity.

Colposcopy is the examination of the cervix under magnification and light after a special solution is applied; if a suspicious area is seen, a small tissue sample (biopsy) may be taken. Colposcopy and, if needed, biopsy are performed at Op. Dr. Hüseyin Efe Akalın's practice in Kuşadası. Having a colposcopy does not by itself mean that you have cancer.

Who is colposcopy recommended for?

  • A high-grade or suspicious cell abnormality found on a Pap smear result
  • A positive high-risk HPV test with a persistent infection
  • A suspicious appearance of the cervix found during an examination
  • A Pap smear result reporting an abnormality in glandular cells
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Which symptoms after colposcopy need medical attention?

If you have any of these symptoms, you are advised to contact a healthcare facility.

Heavy bleeding
Vaginal bleeding that does not stop, keeps increasing or is heavier than a period.
Foul-smelling discharge
Heavy, foul-smelling vaginal discharge that may be a sign of infection.
Severe abdominal pain
Lower abdominal pain that does not respond to painkillers or keeps getting worse.
High fever
Developing a high fever.

In an emergency, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.

At the practice

  • Colposcopy and, if needed, biopsy are performed at the practice.
  • Colposcopy is not performed during your period; the appointment is scheduled for after the bleeding has stopped.
  • If tissue needs to be removed, the method is discussed at the consultation; procedures that require surgery are performed in a hospital.
  • The biopsy result is reviewed with you at a follow-up visit.
  • Consultations can be conducted in Turkish or English.

Colposcopy appointment

To discuss your Pap smear or HPV result at a consultation, you can send your appointment request by phone, WhatsApp or the form on the contact page. The practice is in Ege Mahallesi and is open 09:30⁠–⁠19:00 on weekdays and 09:30⁠–⁠14:30 on Saturdays.

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To book, your name and a convenient day and time are enough; we will discuss your health information during the consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does colposcopy hurt?

Most people tolerate the procedure without additional anesthesia. The speculum may cause discomfort; you may feel a slight pinching sensation when a biopsy is taken.

No. The purpose of a biopsy is to classify the change in the cervix definitively and, if needed, to plan appropriate follow-up. Your doctor reviews the result with you.

Yes, short-term discharge and light bleeding can be expected. If you have heavy, foul-smelling discharge, you are advised to contact a healthcare facility.

Yes. Colposcopy can be done during pregnancy; a biopsy is taken only if it is considered necessary.

This page has been reviewed by Op. Dr. Hüseyin Efe Akalın. Last updated: October 29, 2026

The information on this page is based on the recommendations of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, the IARC/World Health Organization handbooks and the Spanish Association of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy (AEPCC). It is for information only and does not replace an examination or diagnosis.