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Cervical Biopsy And Bleeding



 Submitted by Medical Health Test Team on August 5, 2010
Cervical Biopsy And Bleeding

The cervix is a part of the reproductive tract found in females. It is located above the vagina and forms the entrance or mouth of the uterus. The cervix is the part that dilates during menstruation. This process of dilation is what allows the lining of the uterus to pass during menstruation. The dilation is also what is responsible for the cramps and pain felt during a female’s period.

A biopsy is a diagnostic procedure that is invasive in nature. It is used to collect tissue samples from areas of the body where abnormal cells have been detected or are suspected. Generally speaking, the abnormal cells are detected during a physical examination or during an imaging scan of an area which shows an abnormal mass. These scans and examinations are conducted as part of routine medical health checkups or if certain symptoms have been detected.

A cervical biopsy is a relatively quick and simple procedure. Because there is easy access, the cervical biopsy does not require any incision to be made. This eliminates the need for anesthesia. The process is conducted through the vagina and usually takes just a few minutes to be complete. The procedure could be conducted in a hospital or in a clinic and is usually conducted on an outpatient basis.

It is possible for a woman to suffer from bleeding after a cervical biopsy. The connection between a cervical biopsy and bleeding exists because of the nature of the procedure. During the biopsy, the doctor will either use a needle to cut some tissue away or a scraping device to scrape off some tissue. Either of these methods results in some of the surface tissue being removed. This exposes the blood supply and results in bleeding. The amount of bleeding is what is significant for the patient.

A normal procedure would result in mild bleeding or spotting which will be noticed on a female sanitary napkin that is placed after the procedure. The pain associated with the procedure is also moderate. If there is excessive bleeding and if there is unbearable pain, then the patient should visit the doctor immediately for a checkup. This indicates that there is a more serious injury to the tissue that has occurred during the procedure or after it. A patient who indulges in hectic physical activity or sexual activity after a cervical biopsy may suffer from such consequences as the wound may tear further.

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