Good Morning
I would just like some advice please.
I recently had a Colposcopy, as Severe Dyskaryosis was present. At the same time, I had a Womb lining biopsy done. Is this common practice ?
Just unsure, as Ive read that most people, have Scans or Ultrasounds, before this procedure Is done.
Thank you for your time
Regards
Emma
Hello Emma,
My name is Helen, I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurses on the Macmillan Support Line.
Thank you for getting in touch on our Online Community, I’ve noticed you have also joined other Macmillan online community forums and hope you are finding these supportive and helpful.
You explained that you were diagnosed with severe dyskaryosis, that’s changes to the cells of your cervix, and you recently had a colposcopy, a procedure that uses a lighted, magnifying instrument to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva.
You mentioned having a biopsy of the lining of your womb and wondered if this was normal practice. The cervix is also called the ‘neck of the womb’, so I wonder if this is the biopsy that you had, Emma? That would be entirely standard practice.
You are correct that scans, such as trans-vaginal ultrasound scans, are often the first investigation into the health of the womb itself. These identify areas of concern and allow for a biopsy to be done accurately. If a biopsy is needed this is usually done in a hysteroscopy, rather than a colposcopy, clinic.
You might consider speaking to your GP about the investigations you have had, or perhaps contacting the colposcopy clinic to see if they are able to clarify the information you have received?
I do hope this information is useful – do remember that you are most welcome to call us to chat through things if that would help.
The Macmillan Support Line offers practical, clinical, financial and emotional support. You can call us free from landlines and from most mobile phone networks* on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm.
Best wishes, Helen
Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
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