A vulvoscopy is a procedure that involves the use of a telescope known as a colposcope to assess the vulval skin. It is usually performed to check for symptoms like pain, itchiness, or irritation and to check for any signs of vulvar pre-cancer. The process itself is painless, though the stain application may cause a short-lived stinging feeling.
A biopsy will be performed if abnormal cells are found during the vulvoscopy.
In general, a vulvoscopy is recommended for women experiencing vulvar symptoms such as:
It is also suitable for those with abnormal signs, including:
In addition, vulvoscopy is used to further examine conditions like lichen sclerosis or lichen planus and to rule out vulval pre-cancer resulting from the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
BOOK AN APPOINMENTVulvoscopy is generally a quick procedure that takes less than 5 minutes. It involves:
If you experience any strange vulval symptoms, you can schedule an appointment at gynaecologist.org.uk for a thorough examination by one of our specialists.
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