A colposcope is used to examine the cervix. It is like a special magnifying glass with a light, and allows detailed examination of the cervix. A speculum is inserted (as for the Pap smear) and the colposcope used to look down the speculum at the cervix and vagina. Any areas of abnormality can be detected. A small piece of skin about the size of a matchstick head is sometimes removed from the cervix (a biopsy) and sent for further tests. The entire examination takes about 15 minutes and should not cause much discomfort .
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A Pap smear is a screening test for abnormal cells on the cervix. A small sample of cells from the cervix is collected and placed on a slide. It is recommended that all women who have been sexually active have a Pap smear every 2 years. Most Pap smear results are normal. Abnormal changes are mostly reported as either low grade or high grade. Generally, low grade changes only need follow-up, and high grade changes require treatment. Your doctor will discuss this with you in more detail.

 

Cell changes on the cervix caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) are common. Most women (up to 80%) have these changes on the cervix at some stage but the body usually clears them spontaneously in 1-2 years. Persistent HPV changes can lead to low or high grade abnormalities on the cervix (also called dysplasia, CIN or pre-cancer changes). There is no treatment for HPV changes and Pap smears are performed every 6-12 months until they disappear. HPV change on a Pap smear does not mean genital warts, which is a different entity.

Treatment is generally very simple and takes about 15-20 minutes to perform.
Your doctor will discuss the most appropriate procedure with you. Common choices are LLETZ, laser, diathermy or cone biopsy.
The treatments are performed under local or general anaesthetic. Again, your doctor will discuss this with you.

 

Committee of
Management

President:
David Allen
Immediate
Past President:
Louise Farrell
Vice President:
Chris Dalrymple
Secretary:
Gary Fentiman
Treasurer:
Jeff Tan
Members:
Penny Blomfield
Ian Etherington
Annabelle Farnsworth
Kerryn Ireland-Jenkin
Co-opted:
Robert Rome
(Public Officer)

Treasurer
Dr Jeff Tan
Suite 10, Level 2
Royal Women's Hospital Flemington Road
PARKVILLE
VIC 3052
P (03) 9816 8775
F (03) 9817 3003
jeff.tan@thewomens.org.au



The purpose of the Society is to provide a forum for education and the dissemination of knowledge relevant to the diagnosis and management of the disease processes of the cervix, vagina and vulva. The Society also aims to advise learned bodies and government, and to establish relations with national and international organisations.


Public/Patient Section
Abnormal Pap Smear
HPV changes are common
Colposcopy explained
Treatment options
NCI: Screening Information
Professional Section
Scientific Meetings
Colposcopy Courses
Membership
NHMRC Guidelines
International Links
British Society
American Society
Singapore Society
International Federation
Journal
Global Library of Women's Medicine

ASCCP Secretariat:
YRD
mary@yrd.com.au

The Society organisers a Scientific Meeting every 2 years. These are held in popular locations around Australia, and occassionally overseas. International speakers are invited to participate at each meeting. The last Scientific Meeting was held in Hobart 5-8 May 2011. The next meeting will be held on 2-5 May 2013 at the Amora Hotel, Wellington, NZ
The Society will run 2 Colposcopy Courses in 2012. The courses cover a comprehensive range of topics and have proved very popular over the years. The next Colposcopy Course will be held in Sydney on 28-29th April 2012. A course will also be held in Perth on 25-26 August 2012.
Further information about the Scientific Meeting and the Colposcopy Courses please contact the Secretariat mary@YRD.com.au or call
07- 33682422. A Treatment Course is also being planned for 21 July 2012 in Melbourne.
Members include gynaecologists, pathologists, cytologists, nurse practitioners and others. Any health professionals involved in the management of pre-malignant disease of the lower genital tract are welcome to apply for membership, and to participate in the many current issues and debates.

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