- Overview
- What is colposcopy?
- Why is a colposcopy performed?
- What happens at the initial visit?
- Is the procedure painful?
- Is colposcopy risky?
- Does this procedure affect having children?
- Why is colposcopy important?
- Will there be bleeding after a colposcopy?
- When should I call my doctor?
- Can I use tampons after the procedure?
Patient Education: Diseases Conditions Treatments & Procedures
Colposcopy
Will there be bleeding after a colposcopy?
You may have a dark vaginal discharge after the colposcopy. If your doctor took a biopsy sample during the colposcopy, a thick yellow paste was put on that area, to stop the bleeding. When this paste mixes with blood, it may make a black fluid (discharge). It's normal to have this discharge for a couple of days after the procedure. It's also normal to have a little spotting for at least two days after a colposcopy.
