How is cervical dysplasia diagnosed?

How is cervical dysplasia diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will most likely notice signs of cervical dysplasia during a routine Pap smear. If the Pap smear is unclear or reveals abnormal cells, the next step might be a colposcopy to examine your cervix.

A colposcopy can take place in your healthcare provider’s office. During the procedure, your healthcare provider looks through a lighted instrument called a colposcope to check for abnormal cells in your cervix or vaginal walls.

Your healthcare provider might perform a biopsy to remove tissue samples that’ll be examined in a laboratory. They may order a DNA test to see whether a high-risk form of HPV is present, too.