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A colposcopy (kol-POS-kuh-pee) is a method of examining the cervix, vagina, and vulva with a surgical instrument called a colposcope. The procedure is usually performed if the results of a Pap smear ...

A colposcopy is a diagnostic procedure to examine a woman’s cervix, vagina, and vulva. It provides an illuminated, magnified view of these areas, allowing doctors to better identify problematic ...

The need for a colposcopy depends on factors such as the type of human papillomavirus (HPV) detected, your age, and the presence of atypical cervical cells. HPV infections can sometimes cause changes ...

Background: The colposcopy service is a key component in the UK Cervical Screening Programme. Over 120,000 women are referred to the service annually, however up to 25% of women fail to attend their ...

Women who pay to get smear tests from private clinics may have difficulty accessing follow-up tests in the public system, the HSE has confirmed. There has been pressure on public cervical cancer ...