Colposcopy

Colposcopy is a highly specialised part of the gynaecological examination in which the surface of the cervix, the walls of the vagina, and the external genital organs are visualised using an optical device (colposcope). This method is particularly valuable in assessing cytologically signalled women with precancerous cervical disease.

Colposcopy does not require special preparation from the patient and is usually performed within the first few clean days after the last regular period. Essential requirements for the procedure include high-quality medical equipment (colposcope) with high resolution and a qualified OB specialist.

Indications for colposcopy:

Abnormal prophylactic Pap smear result (PAP > III, ASCUS, ASC-H, persistent LSIL);
Cervical evaluation in women with high-risk HPV types (16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66);
Genital bleeding during intercourse;
Unspecified genital bleeding (including menopause);
Cervical dysplasia (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia – CIN);
Site selection for targeted biopsy of the cervix;
Follow-up after invasive procedures (conisation, LLETZ, diathermocoagulation, etc.).

Periodic colposcopy combined with other diagnostic methods (Pap smear, biopsy, etc.) is an essential prerequisite for adequate diagnostic and therapeutic oncoprophylaxis. At Hospital Plodnost, all patients can benefit from the full range of colposcopic examinations in a comfortable environment with high-quality equipment and expert medical care.