Colposcopy diagnosis

Sadira Wisal has been referred to the office by her family physician for a colposcopy. Her last Pap test results came back as abnormal, and a repeat Pap test 3 months later also had abnormal results. While having her vital signs taken, Sadira bursts into tears. She tearfully explains that she’s afraid that she has cancer, and that no one at her regular physician’s office told her what to expect from this procedure. Sadira does not understand why she has to have this procedure done, and she does not know what the physician will be doing during the procedure. She says that she feels stupid, but she does not even know what a cervix is. Sadira also worries that the procedure will affect her ability to have children.