I have just recently been diagnosed with mild dysplasia. Now, I have to find a doctor who can conduct a colposcopy. How much does this usually cost? I am uninsured.
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No people it is really COLOPOSCOPY and it is Cervical, nothing to do with your colon.\n\nMine was $350 for the gyno and then another $380 for the lab to process the cells and stuff.\n\nThat is before insurance (under my deductible), so I would assume it'd be the same for you.  Just watch out for doctors that are "affiliated" with hospitals, then you have to pay DR and Hospital both.\n\nAnd it hurts horribly, but only for like one second, I swear!  Good luck, I'm sure its nothing, like most!\n\nWait, I just reread your question...be prepared it is NOT just a light.  They will use that and then in 98% of cases they will biopsy you right there.  That is what I am referring to in my answer.  A little squirt of alochol to numb the area and then a little snip from each spot that looks abnormal.
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Please ask your care provider to elaborate for you - it is his or her duty to hep you understand!  \n\nMild dysplasia n a PAP indicates changes in the cellular appearance under a microscope.  Dependng on your historical data on PAP's this may be followed with more frequent PAP's or evaluated further right away.  \n\nDysplasia can be seen if the PAP was done after a perood of increaed sexual activity, in people with HPV exposure, or as a precursor to atypia or cancerous phenomena.  \n\nGet the info from your health care provider so it will be specific to you!
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Just because you had a paps smear last month. Doesn't mean that you shouldn't go back to the Dr. It might be a boil forming, or a wart? I would rather be safer than sorry.
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If it is for your annual pap smear, they will have you reschedule it anyway. (I know from experience.) Unfortunately I waited to let them know until I was in that little paper gown. If it's for something else you can always call and ask what they suggest before going.
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Make sure you get regular pap tests. Your doctor might want to check to make sure you don't have any STD'S or a  Urinary Tract infection.
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Return to your specialist. If he/she cannot help you, seek a different specialist. My son was born with birth defects 26 years ago, and I discovered that there are degrees of specialists, i.e., just because someone is a specialist, it doesn't make him or her an absolute authority. When a specialist would "give up" on my son, and basically say he was going to die and there was nothing more to be done,I would simply find a different specialist who could help him.  He is now 26 and getting married this summer. Had I accepted one specialist's answer, he would not be alive today. Something is obviously wrong with you and you need to find a physician who can help you. I have gone to 4 specialists for help recently, including the U of Mich. who could not help me with a major medical problem I was having. I went on the net, found yet another specialist who solved my problem in one office visit!!!!
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What was the breakdown on your bill for $3500, how \nmuch did the x-ray cost, how much was the bandage, how much was the doctor's fee and how much was the nurses fee ? Doctor's in the USA charge exorbitant fees, if you did not get a breakdown of your bill, ask for one but I think that the largest part of the bill would be your x-ray.
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Yes you should. There is no way to know for certain but for a Dr to check you. You can look for a clinic in your area if you are worried about the costs.
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my husband went through this a few years ago. he paid 5 dollars to each doctor for COPIES of his records. and one doctor eventually figured out what was wrong - mineers (don't think i spelled that right) dis ease.\nhe went to several different docs for about 10 years before ONE figured it out.\nthis is YOUR life and YOUR health. don't leave it in the hands of a doc who is not doing YOU right. PLEASE.
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Planned Parenthood is one of the best places to go. They are right up there with the bigitme gynecologist and keep informed about all the perscription medications that may intefere with birth control. Usually all the Planned Parenthood locations have at least one day of the week that you can go in for a full exam for free. If I remember right they also have a deal of asking how much income you have and if you have nothing they will provide all services for free in order to keep as many women as healthy as possible. Check out the web site I have given you it should inform about this sort of stuff.
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i had 2 MRI's taken (both were for my back) the cost was $900 for the first one, and the 2nd one cost $1200. Shocking isnt it? My out of pocket was 20% as insurance picked up the rest. I now live in europe and my husband has had an MRI done, the cost to him was 0 as its socialized medicine. Somethings wrong with the american health system big time!!!!
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It depends on whether or not you have been on a regular contraceptive previously. For example the Depo (injection), the Pill...In any case, a professional physician such as your gynaecologist or doctor will be able to assess you apprioprately and run checks if necessary after a personal consulation. \n\nSo my advice would be to make an appointment with your doctor and have a consultation/check up. For added peace of mind.
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Not knowing what your situation is, i.e. location, insurance, etc.  I can only recommend (if she has insurance) to check with your provider manual and find a new doctor.  It's always good to get second and third opinions on something like that.
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Must be honest, it is probably one of every womens most un favorite things, however most gyno are very patient and they explain every move they make.  You can expect a breast exam, a pelvic exam which is how the doc will check for anything unususal in and around your uterus overies etc. by palpated the stomach with one hand and feeling from the inside with the other. and a pap smear this is where the doc will insert a speculum and collect a sample from the cervix.  the whole exam is over in like 5 minutes, just take deep breaths and dont be nervous as that can make it more uncomfortable.  Good luck!
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I had both of these procedures done about 5 years ago, and everything checked out fine. That's the point of the procedures--to examine the cells of your cervix much more closely, with better tests. That way if there is a problem, the doctor can catch it and treat you! \n\nJust because a biopsy comes back negative doesn't mean the person "didn't need" it. That biopsy helped the doctor know for sure that there was no cause for concern. I know biopsies are a little painful, but trust me, if there was something wrong in there that needs to be treated, you'll be glad you had the procedure. If everything checks out okay, you'll still be glad your doctor did it, just to be sure!
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A colposcopy is a procedure that is done the doctor's office when someone has a Pap Smear that comes back abnormal.  A Pap Smear is a screening test and a diagnosis cannot be made from it.  A colposcopy enables the doctor to see abnormal cells on your cervix and a biopsy can be done if any are found.  The biopsy is then sent to a lab and lets the doctor know what course of action to take and possibly be given a diagnosis.  \n\nA UTI is an infection of the urinary tract.  Only antibiotics can take care of it, and no further treatment is needed.  I hope this clears a few things up for you.
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i don't think your doctor can do that. it is your choice, but if you were to go in for a regular pap smear and get birth control and then never go back for a pap and need more birth control, i think the doctor can refuse. you have to have a pap smear in order to get birth control, but like i said if you already had one then i don't think the doc can refuse.