Refresh Your Look with Colposcopy by Dr. Manisha Patil at Heal and Care Clinic
We treat colposcopy as a moment of clarity, not fear. Our colposcopy service combines gentle, patient-first care with crisp diagnostic precision so you understand what’s happening and what to do next. Led by Dr. Manisha Patil, our approach is medical, discreet and designed to catch problems early while preserving health and fertility wherever possible.
What is a Colposcopy?
A colposcopy is a focused, outpatient examination of the cervix, vaginal walls and vulva using a high-magnification light (the colposcope). It’s the next step when screening (Pap smear or HPV tests) flags changes, or when unexplained bleeding or visible lesions require closer inspection. The goal: identify suspicious areas accurately, take targeted samples if needed, and plan a clear path forward.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
- Private consultation & review: We start with your screening results, medical history and a clear explanation of the exam.
- Gentle examination: You lie as for a routine pelvic exam, a speculum is used and the colposcope remains external while providing magnified views.
- Contrast application: Mild acetic acid (vinegar) or iodine may be applied to highlight abnormal epithelium. This can feel like a brief sting.
- Directed sampling (if needed): If an area looks suspicious, a small biopsy is taken under local anaesthetic for lab analysis. Endocervical sampling may be performed when indicated.
- Immediate counselling & plan: We explain findings, discuss results timing, and outline treatment options or surveillance pathways transparently.
Who should consider colposcopy?
- Anyone with an abnormal Pap smear or high-risk HPV result.
- Patients reporting post-coital bleeding, unusual discharge, or visible lesions.
- Women needing follow-up after prior cervical treatment.
If you’ve been told your screening is abnormal, colposcopy gives a definitive next step rather than guesswork.
The Colposcopy Journey
Booking & pre-check (before your visit)
- Quick phone or online booking, form review and practical prep advice (avoid intercourse and vaginal products for 24 to 48 hours, try to schedule outside menses).
Day of exam (30 to 60 minutes depending on biopsies)
- Private check-in, explanation, position on couch, speculum insertion, magnified inspection, and any biopsies if needed. You may feel pressure or a brief pinch with biopsy.
Post-procedure & results
- Immediate discussion of visual findings; biopsy pathology usually returns in 7 to 14 days. We call and schedule follow-up to review results and next steps.
Explore Our Colposcopy Treatment Packages
At Heal and Care Clinic, Dr. Patil offers customized Botox and filler packages to address a range of beauty goals. These packages may include:
Screening Follow-Up
colposcopy exam, visual report, biopsy if indicated, one outcome review.
Diagnostic + Pathway
colposcopy, biopsies, expedited pathology coordination, treatment planning consult.
Conservative Care Bundle
colposcopy, biopsy, and close surveillance visits (3 months and 12 months) for borderline lesions.
Safety & possible side effects
Colposcopy is low-risk, but biopsies can cause temporary spotting, brown discharge, or mild cramping for up to 1 to 2 weeks. Less commonly, heavier bleeding or infection can occur, our team provides clear instructions and prompt support to manage any complication. For patients needing excisional treatment, risks and fertility implications are discussed thoroughly beforehand.
Why choose Heal and Care Clinic for your colposcopy?
Led by Dr. Manisha Patil, our experienced gynaecologists and clinical staff provide discreet scheduling, sensitive counselling, and private care at every step. Our modern colposcopy suite ensures the highest standards of safety with sterile techniques, same-day biopsy capability, and seamless coordination for rapid pathology and multidisciplinary follow-up. With clear, patient-centred communication, we guide you through your results and treatment options—whether watchful surveillance or fertility-preserving interventions—creating a stepwise plan tailored to your individual needs.
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FAQ's
The viewing exam is usually only mildly uncomfortable. If a biopsy is needed, local anaesthetic minimises pain, cramping or brief pinching may occur.
Biopsy reports typically return in 7 to 14 days, some labs are faster, your care team will call as soon as results are available.
Diagnostic colposcopy and small biopsies do not affect fertility; larger excisional procedures are discussed carefully with respect to future pregnancies.
Colposcopy can be performed if indicated; biopsies and treatments are approached more cautiously during pregnancy and discussed case-by-case.
Many pre-cancerous changes are treatable with fertility-sparing procedures; we’ll walk you through options, timing and recovery.