Colposcope

Colposcope (from the Greek words “kolpo” - vagina and “skopeo” - look, observe) is a medical optical device designed for visual examination and magnified examination of the mucous membranes of the vagina, cervix and cervical canal.

A colposcope allows you to obtain an enlarged (from 6 to 40 times) stereoscopic image of the tissue being examined. Thanks to a colposcope, the doctor can examine in detail the condition of the tissues, identify various pathological changes (erosions, ulcers, tumors, etc.), and also select an area for biopsy and targeted treatment.

To obtain a magnified image, a light source and a lens system are used. Modern models of colposcopes can be equipped with a digital video camera and monitor.

Thus, colposcopy is an important diagnostic method in gynecology, allowing the detection of various diseases in the early stages. The use of a colposcope significantly increases the efficiency of examination and diagnosis of cervical pathologies.

Colposcopy is a method that allows a visual examination of the cervix under magnification using various ophthalmic instruments. Colposcopy is a necessary procedure for identifying cervical pathology, which helps in diagnosing cancer, cervical erosion and precancerous conditions. Colposcopy is performed at the onset of puberty and consists of several stages. Before examining the cervix, a gynecological examination is necessary to exclude the presence of an inflammatory process and neoplasms. Only after this is a colposcopy performed.