Colposcope Medical Imaging Method Is Used In Coloposcopy to Determine Whether a Woman Has Cervical Cancer and Are Used All Across the World

 

Colposcope methods are used in all oncology centers of the world, especially in regions such as the U.S., U.K. and Italy. Colposcope is a general medical imaging method to visually examine both the vagina and cervix with a hand lens equipped with a high magnification lens, called a colposcope while exploring the cervix and the ovaries with a less powerful lens, called a cauterizing lens. The primary objective of the colposcope is to prevent new cervical cancer by identifying and treating precancerous lesions before cancer spreads to the uterus. This examination is sometimes combined with other tests, such as a pelvic exam and ultrasonography (using a small telescope). A colposcope is one of the most useful tools physicians have in their arsenal for viewing the reproductive organs.

To determine the issue some tests are done first, such as an ultrasound, which can determine the quality and shape of a woman's vagina and vaginal discharge. Other tests, such as a colposcope, will be used to view the structures and organs of the uterus, cervix, and ovaries. The results from these tests will help the doctor to understand the health of the woman's reproductive system.

The use of colposcopes has improved dramatically over the past century. Today, many doctors are able to take complete medical histories, including regular exams of the woman's reproductive organs, through a single examination. In previous years, medical records were not as readily available as they are today. Although many procedures have been developed to improve the process of obtaining a woman's medical records, the basic procedure of using a colposcope still remains the same. In regions, such as the U.S., the prevalence of cervical cancer has increased the requirement for advanced medical treatments such as colposcopy. For instance, according to the American Cancer Society, in 2021 around 14,480 cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed and around 4290 women will die from the disease.

The usual procedure for a colposcope is for the doctor to insert a hand lens into the vaginal cavity through the vagina before performing any other test. The scope is guided through the uterus by a trained veterinarian and safely reaches the ovaries and uterus. By examining the ovaries, the doctor can make an informed diagnosis of cancer in these areas. The uterus is surrounded by the vaginal discharge, which is in turn documented.