Areas of care
Colposcopy and HPV in Tel Aviv
Positive HPV test, abnormal smear and follow-up of cervical findings. Dr Jonathan Ouahba has practised colposcopy since 2003 and holds the university diploma in colposcopy from Tenon Hospital in Paris.
When to come in
- A positive HPV test, with or without symptoms
- A smear with an abnormal result
- Follow-up of a known cervical lesion
- Follow-up after treatment of the cervix
- Bleeding after intercourse
- A second opinion on a result or on a proposed treatment
How the consultation works
- 1
Reading the results. The virus type, the smear result and the history of previous tests determine whether colposcopy is needed.
- 2
The examination. A colposcope is a microscope that magnifies from the outside. It does not enter the body. The examination takes a few minutes and requires no preparation.
- 3
A biopsy, only if needed. A small sample from a suspicious area. It feels like a brief pinch. Light bleeding may follow for a day or two.
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The plan. Monitoring, closer follow-up or treatment. In every case, the date of the next check and what it will look for are set before you leave.
Infection and lesion: two different things
Carrying the HPV virus is very common. Most women are exposed to it during their lives, and in the majority of cases the body clears it on its own within months to two years, leaving nothing behind.
A cervical lesion is something else: a change in the cells that the infection has caused over time. A lesion is not a cancer either. It is a finding that can be monitored and treated long before it becomes a problem.
A positive HPV test is therefore not a diagnosis. It is a starting point, and it sets the pace of follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
No. Carrying the virus is very common and does not mean cancer is present. What matters is the virus type and the smear result: together they determine whether monitoring is enough or colposcopy is indicated.
The examination itself is not painful: the instrument stays outside the body. If a biopsy is taken, it feels like a brief pinch, sometimes followed by light bleeding for a day or two.
There is no established HPV test for men, and in most cases the result would not change what is done. The question is discussed at the consultation, along with vaccination.
The information on this page is general and does not constitute individual medical advice.
Book an appointment
Appointments can be booked online, or by WhatsApp message, with a reply during consultation hours.