Colposcopy

Colposcopy is an exam used to look at the cervix, vagina and vulva through a special device similar to a microscope. This can help to detect the problems that cannot be seen with naked eye. Mild vinegar solution is used to paint the targeted area that makes abnormal cells easier to see. If an area of abnormal cells is seen, a biopsy is needed. For a biopsy, a small sample of tissue is removed and sent to a laboratory to be studied. The treatment depends on the test results.