Colposcopy

A colposcopy is a procedure to examine the neck of the womb (or the cervix) with a magnifying instrument called a colposcoscope.

A colposcopy will be carried out when abnormalities are found in cervical cells. This is usually following a smear test (also called a cervical screening test).

You may also be referred to the colposcopy clinic if;

Your cervical sample (smear) was reported as inadequate
Your GP or practice nurse had difficulty obtaining a satisfactory cervical sample
You have experienced bleeding after sex and / or between periods
Your GP or practice nurse is concerned about the appearance of your cervix

What happens during the appointment?

When you first arrive at the clinic, we will:

check your personal details and medical history
explain why you have been asked to attend the clinic
explain what will happen during the procedure.

We will then take you to an examination room where the colposcopy will be carried out.

Expert team

The Colpscopy Team is part of the Newcastle Hospitals Women’s Health Unit, and our team includes a range of experts.

You will be seen by either an accredited colposcopist or a trainee who is undergoing British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology recognised training.

Cancelling your appointment

Please let us know if you can no longer attend your appointment. We can then offer the appointment slot can to another patient.

To alter your appointment, please call 0191 282 0370

More information

Contact us

The colposcopy team is based on level two in the New Victoria Wing of the RVI in Newcastle.

For more details about our services, please contact:

Sister Jilly Goodfellow, Nurse Practitioner for Colposcopy and Sister in charge of the Women’s Health Unit: jilly.goodfellow@nhs.net
The clinic, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm on 0191 282 0140