What is a colposcopy?, Why is colposcopy important?, Will I have bleeding after a colposcopy? Thehealthtime.com Colposcopy What is a colposcopy? A colposcopy is a way your doctor can examine your vagina, vulva (vagina opening) and cervix closely. A colposcope is an instrument that shines a light on the cervix and magnifies the view for your doctor. At the beginning of the exam, you lie back and place your feet in the stirrups as you would for a Pap smear....