Video colposcopy

This examination is performed when certain abnormalities are found in a Pap test, most commonly changes associated with human papillomavirus (HPV).

The examination is performed with a colposcope. Using strong LED illumination and magnification, the physician examines the cervix and vagina or the external genital area (vulvoscopy).

Colposcopy is used to detect and assess changes on the cervix.