Cervical punch biopsy; Biopsy - cervical punch; Biopsy of the cervix

You may have some bleeding after the biopsy for up to 1 week. If bleeding is very heavy or lasts for longer than 2 weeks, or if you notice any signs of infection (fever, foul odor, or discharge), call your health care provider.

If the examination or biopsy does not show why the Pap smear was abnormal, your health care provider may suggest that you have a more extensive biopsy.

To allow the cervix to heal, for 1 week after the biopsy avoid:

• Douching
• Sexual intercourse
• Using tampons

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Cervical biopsy

Colposcopy-directed biopsy

Uterus

Female reproductive anatomy

Cold cone biopsy

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Review Date: 02/19/2008
Reviewed By: Peter Chen, MD, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)