Colposcopy, if not biopsied, does not usually cause significant damage to the vagina and the patient can function normally after the examination. If a biopsy is performed, it may take up to 2 weeks for the biopsy site to heal completely, so patients are advised not to have intercourse for 2 weeks. Colposcopy is a direct visualization of cervical epithelial lesions with the aid of a colposcope and is mainly used to screen for precancerous lesions of the cervix and cervical cancer. Before colposcopy, the patient should undergo a routine leucorrhoea examination to ensure that there is no inflammation. Patients should also stop vaginal douching and medication and refrain from sexual intercourse for 1 week prior to the examination. In addition, after colposcopy, patients can wash their vulva with warm water every day, but not their vagina. Patients should also remove the hemostatic gauze on time as prescribed by the doctor and avoid strenuous exercise. If the bleeding is heavy, the patient should be seen promptly. In conclusion, it is recommended that patients should pay more attention to recuperation after colposcopy and eat light and easily digestible food to promote their recovery.