Tests to understand where your symptoms come from before deciding anything.
Frequently asked questionsA magnified look at the cervix when your smear or HPV test suggests it.
With the colposcope I examine the cervix under magnification, using gentle stains that highlight any areas needing attention.
If I see something that should be looked at more closely, I take a small biopsy during the same visit. It is a short test done in my office, and it lets us decide on solid ground whether monitoring is enough or treatment is needed.
No. It is the test done when your smear or HPV test suggests looking at the cervix more closely, and that is exactly what it is for: examining it under magnification to see whether any area needs attention, so the decision rests on findings rather than guesswork.
Not always. A biopsy is taken only if magnification shows an area that should be looked at more closely; in that case I take it during the same visit, so you do not have to come back another day.
The result is what allows us to decide the next step: whether monitoring and regular checks are enough, or whether the lesion needs treating. I explain what was seen and the options available before anything is decided.
It can be uncomfortable rather than painful, and you may bleed a little over the following days. Both settle quickly.
The basic imaging test to see the uterus and ovaries, during the same appointment.
Cervical cancer screening, including the virus genotype when it is present.
A genetic analysis of the bacteria and fungi living in your vagina or endometrium.
They are not only for diagnosing sexually transmitted infections: in premenstrual syndrome they can be the key.
A blood test measuring inflammatory markers associated with endometriosis.
Screening for the main chromosomal conditions in the baby from a blood sample taken from the mother.
A genetic test for variants that increase the tendency to form blood clots.
Finding out whether you carry the genetic predisposition to coeliac disease.
A test measuring the balance between oxidative damage and your antioxidant defences.
When infections keep coming back, sometimes your partner needs to be tested too.
Whether a test or treatment is right for you is decided together, in consultation, after assessing your case. This page is for information only and does not replace a medical assessment.
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