What Causes Vaginal Bleeding Post A Colposcopy?

Posted on Wed, 22 Jun 2016

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Wed, 22 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : I had a colposcopy done today and i bleed now like my period. Is this normal also it hurts some ?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not common to bleed

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
If it was just a simple colposcopy then it is not normal to bleed but if they they have taken a biopsy for analysis then mild bleeding is common.
But in case you bleed more than one pad a day then visit your gynecologist for examination.
Avoid sexual activity or douching and in case she has given antibiotics and painkillers then take it as advised without a miss.
All the best
Regards
Dr Manisha Jain

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (22 minutes later)

She took biopsy.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for 24 hours

Detailed Answer:
Then just wait till 24 hours and see the amount of bleeding and if it stays same or increases visit your doctor for examination
All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj