1. You will be asked to relieve yourself. There is a rest/change room for Dr Adam’s patients to use in her rooms. Be sure to bring along your own gown and towel.
2. You will then move onto the exam table with your feet and legs supported as for any pelvic exam.
3. Dr Adam will then insert a speculum into your vagina to spread your vaginal walls to expose and give a clear view of your cervix.
4. Dr Adam may then apply a vinegar solution or acetic acid during which you may feel a burning sensation. This solution will cause abnormal cells to turn white, making it easier for your doctor to detect these cells. An iodine solution may also be used to coat the cervix.
5. Dr Adam will then place the colposcope, which is a microscope with a light at the end, at the opening of your vagina. The colposcope is not inserted and will not touch the inside of your vagina.
6. If there are any abnormal cells visible, Dr Adam may take a small tissue sample called a biopsy. Dr Adam will numb the area and you might feel a light pinch or cramp as the tissue is removed.
7. The tissue sample will be sent to a lab for further testing.
