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Possible Abnormal Cells Detected

What if my screening test suggests that there may be abnormal cells on my cervix?

It is important to know that not all abnormal cells found on a Pap smear are cancer or will become cancer.  In order to find out if the abnormal cells are cancer or in danger of becoming cancer, the doctor may use a special microscope called a colposcope to look at the cervix.  The doctor will examine the cervix under the microscope and possibly take a biopsy of any suspicious cells.  This procedure is called a colposcopy. 

The colposcopy enables the doctor to take a biopsy of the suspicious cells. He will place those cells under the colposcope for examination.

During this procedure, some people have cramping pain.  Some women may also have light vaginal discharge for a couple of days following this procedure.