Colposcopy Clinic at Elgin House
Colposcopy is a big word and a bit of a tongue twister for some of us. Here at Elgin House you’ll hear us refer to the Colp Clinic when we are talking about our Colposcopy services.
Elgin House is a welcoming practice based in Carlton, we’ve made our rooms feel less clinical, easy to access and our team are a friendly bunch to greet you on your arrival. We’re not a hospital, which makes many women more relaxed and less anxious!
Our Colposcopy Clinic is designed to provide fast access to women who need urgent care. If you need a colposcopy, don’t wait months to see a gynaecologist – head directly to our Colp Clinic.
What is a Colposcopy?
A colposcopy is a procedure conducted by a specialist gynaecologist to take a closer look at your cervix, vagina and vulva. Your doctor will use a speculum and a magnifying instrument, called a colposcope. Think of a colposcope as a pair of binoculars with a bright light, to allow for great vision.
Sometimes your doctor may also coat your cervix with a special fluid to help show any abnormalities that they’re looking for.
The doctor may also take a small tissue sample from your cervix during your procedure. This sample will be used for further examination in the lab.
You’ll find a colposcopy to be very similar to a smear test, it will take around 10-15 minutes. It’s not painful, but hey, we know you’d prefer to be doing something more fun than this
Reasons you might need a Colposcopy:
You have experienced bleeding after sex
Your Cervical Screening Test (formerly Pap Smear) has shown some abnormalities that need further review
Your cervix is showing abnormal signs.
A colposcopy can be used to confirm a diagnosis of a few things, genital warts, inflammation and yes, cervical cancer, vaginal cancer and vulval cancer.
One in 1000 women referred for colposcopy are found to have cancer.
Received some scary results and need to see someone fast?
We get it.
The waiting can be the worst.
There are certain test results that mean we want to see you quickly too. For this reason, we hold urgent appointments for particular referrals we receive. If your GP wants you to be seen quick smart, call us and our team will get your referral and arrange your appointment. We got you.
Who will you see?
We have a full team of gynaecologists at Elgin House, and we are all very passionate about providing you with the care you need.
Our Oncology Gynaecologist, Dr Tony Richards, is not only working with us, but is also the Clinical Lead in Gynaecology at Western Health. Dr Richards has substantial expertise regarding all areas of gynaecological cancers. If you need an expert, you’ll know you’re in excellent hands.
Make an Appointment at our Colposcopy Clinic
If you need an appointment, your GP can refer you directly to the Elgin House Coloposcopy Clinic.
URGENT APPOINTMENTS: If you are a GP with a patient who needs an urgent appointment, please call our team today on 03 9349 1704. We will arrange urgent appointments (particularly for patients with suspected HPV 16/18).