... it's done to check for the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding . It's called an operative hysteroscopy when it's done ... most often used to: Diagnose the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding Help find the cause of infertility , the inability to get pregnant after at least a year of trying Find the cause of repeated miscarriages (more than two miscarriages in a row) Find and remove fibroids and polyps. These are types of abnormal growths in the uterus. They are usually not ...

... You are having fertility treatments. You are having abnormal bleeding when you're not pregnant. You are pregnant ...

... of the cervix. Check for the cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding or vulvar itching. If you've already been ... test if you have: Been diagnosed with HPV Abnormal areas on your cervix (which were seen during a routine pelvic exam ) Bleeding after sex What happens during a colposcopy? A ... you have any of the following symptoms: Heavy bleeding Abdominal (belly) pain Signs of infection, such as fever , chills, and/or bad smelling vaginal ... more of the following conditions: Genital warts Polyps Swelling or irritation of the cervix Abnormal tissue If your provider also performed a biopsy, ...

... or purplish spots on the skin Bruising easily Abnormal vaginal bleeding (especially heavy menstrual periods ) Feeling weak or dizzy ...

... as: Early or late puberty Menstrual problems or abnormal vaginal bleeding Infertility (problems getting pregnant) To help monitor: Infertility ... or delayed puberty Are childbearing age and have abnormal periods or no periods at all Are having trouble getting pregnant Have a high-risk pregnancy Have symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes and/or night sweats Use hormone replacement therapy after menopause Have vaginal bleeding after menopause Have a tumor that may be ...

... on these results. Find out the reason for abnormal blood clots. Find out the reason for unusual bleeding. Check clotting ability before a procedure or surgery ...

... are turned off, so you don't form abnormal blood clots. When you have an injury that causes bleeding, blood cells called platelets become stickier, so they ... may need this test if you have: An abnormal result on a blood test that checks how long it takes your blood to clot. These tests include a p rothrombin time test and INR (PT/INR) and/or a partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test . A family health history of problems with clotting factors. Some conditions that affect clotting factors, such as hemophilia (a rare bleeding disorder where the blood doesn't clot properly), ...

... to: Examine organs and glands to look for: Abnormal growths, such as cysts and tumors ( cancerous and not cancerous ) Scar tissue and adhesions Bleeding Infections Collect tissue samples to check for disease ...

... all polyps Very small risk of tears or bleeding Not widely used as a screening test Colonoscopy will be needed if results are abnormal Virtual Colonoscopy (visual exam) Advantages Looks at the ...

... there is bleeding in the digestive tract . The bleeding can be caused by a variety of conditions, including: Polyps , abnormal growths on the lining of your colon or ...