When is Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure a recommended procedure?

Pass urine before the test: Pap smears may cause mild discomfort due to a sensation of pressure in the pelvic area. Urinating beforehand can relieve some of this pressure. In some cases, your doctor might require a urine sample for other testing purposes, thus check with the doctor or staff before going to the restroom. To perform the pap smear, your doctor will use an appropriate amount of lubricating gel to lessen any discomfort. It is also important to take deep breaths and try to relax your pelvic muscles during the procedure.

Colposcopy and cervical biopsy is a minor procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis. Therefore, there is no need to stay overnight in hospital. For the comfort of patients, local anaesthetic is injected into the abnormal part of the cervix that needs to be biopsied. In order to stop post biopsy bleeding, an orange-coloured paste like solution (monsel) is applied to the cervix. This is why it is quite normal for women to experience vaginal discharge and spotting after the procedure for even up to one week.