During the procedure, the patient lies on an examination table with her feet in stirrups. The physician inserts a speculum into the vagina to hold it open and then applies a solution, usually acetic acid or iodine, to the cervix to highlight any abnormal areas. The colposcope does not touch the patient but provides a magnified view of the cervix. If any suspicious areas are found, a biopsy will be taken for histological analysis.
