LIFECODE.BIO on Instagram: "Day 17/150 A colposcopy is a simple medical test that allows doctors to closely examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva for abnormal cells. It’s commonly recommended after an abnormal Pap smear—and it’s far less scary than most people imagine. During the procedure, the patient lies on an exam table, similar to a routine pelvic exam. A speculum is gently inserted to keep the vagina open. The doctor then uses a colposcope—a special microscope that stays outside the body—t