cervical biopsy

[futile-efforts.livejournal.com]

so how much does a cervical biopsy really hurt? i realize everyone has a different pain threshold, but i'd just like to know what to expect as far as the pain factor is concerned.

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[sang-of-sorrow.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure about a cervical biopsy... But I did have a biopsy done on my vagina within the past year. The doctor took a sample of skin to test a 'miscolored' area from the inside of my outer labia (if that makes sense). I'm not sure if it'll be the same for you, seeing as it's in a different area, but the procedure itself actually hurt - the needle with the numbing agent being the worst part. I cried on the table. After that, I was given a prescription was tylenol with codeine (didn't help much). The area was very sensitive for about a week. It felt like an open wound. It hurt to have sex - so after doing so once, I didn't have sex again until it was completely healed. Again, it may be different for you because it's in a different area - but a biopsy, in my opinion, isn't pleasant.

You'll be okay, though.

Note: Below average to average pain threshold over here!