Cervical biopsy

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Cervical biopsy	Cold cone biopsy	Colposcopy-directed biopsy	Female reproductive anatomy
Uterus

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

There may be some bleeding after the biopsy for up to a week. Avoid sexual intercourse, douching, or using tampons for a week to allow the cervix to heal. If bleeding is unusually heavy or lasts for longer than 2 weeks, or if you notice any signs of infection (fever, foul odor, or discharge), notify your health care provider.

When the colposcopic examination or biopsy does not show why the pap smear was abnormal, a more extensive biopsy may be suggested.

Review Date: 05/15/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.