These will not harm you. Detailed documentation of colposcopic findings should become part of your permanent medical record. If abnormal areas identified, then they will be biopsied with the use of specially designed biopsy instruments . An ECC is a gentle scraping of the tissue in the cervical canal. During the ECC, you may experience a cramping sensation.
Some examiners choose to insert a tampon at the end of the procedure.
This delay is because the surgical pathology laboratory must examine the biopsies taken. The pathology report is usually available within one week. You should be provided with specific instructions regarding post-procedure activity. This includes appropriate time to remove tampon if used, and instructions to call your health care provider for heavy bleeding, pain and fever. You should refrain from douching, sexual intercourse or the use of tampons until the bleeding has subsided.