Colposcopy Gynaecology

Colposcopy is a simple examination to look carefully at your cervix (the neck of your womb). We use a special magnifying camera that allows us to get a better idea of whether there is a problem with the cells on the cervix. 

The aim of colposcopy examination is to pick up changes on the cervix before they turn into cancer and most women who are invited for colposcopy do not have cancer.You will be offered an appointment in coloscopy if you have are changes on your smear test (also known as a cervical screen).

Some women are offered colposcopy due to certain bleeding problems or if the cervix looks different to normal in a way that is suspicious of cancer.

During your examination there will be a nurse and health care assistant available to support you.

The doctor or  nurse doing the colposcopy will ask you for information about any other medical problems, any medication and allergies.

The doctor or nurse will explain what they need to do and afterwards will tell you what they have found. They may need to take samples from the cells on the cervix or do treatments. They will let you know when the results of any tests are going to be available and how you will get these results. You will be given a letter at the end of the colposcopy appointment which will include all of this information.