What is a colposcopy?
A colposcopy is a test to examine the cervix. It’s a routine and painless procedure, usually done if you had a cervical screening test (smear test) detect abnormal cells.
What happens during a colposcopy?
During a colposcopy your Gynaecology Consultant will insert a speculum into your vagina.
A microscope is then used to look at your cervix in greater detail. A biopsy may be taken from your cervix for testing.
If any abnormal cells are found you may require treatment to your cervix, It is possible for abnormal cells to be treated during a colposcopy.