Tag: Colposcopy

Colposcopy of the cervix: what it is and what it shows

Colposcopy is an examination of the cervix under magnification. We explain why it is ordered, how the procedure is performed, and how to read the report.

Cervical erosion: what it is and when it is dangerous

What lies behind the diagnosis of "erosion", how ectopy differs from damage, where discharge comes from, and in which cases a visit to the doctor is needed.