Popularly, it is most often construed to mean the life expectancy at birth for a given human population, which is the same as the expected age at death. However, technically life expectancy means the expected number of years remaining to live, and it can be calculated for any age.
Try not to worry if you've been referred for a colposcopy. It's very unlikely you have cancer and any abnormal cells won't get worse while you're waiting for your appointment. What happens during a colposcopy. A colposcopy is usually carried out in a hospital clinic. It takes about 15-20 minutes and you can go home the same day. During the procedure:
A colposcopy can confirm whether cells in your cervix are abnormal and determine whether you need treatment to remove them. When a colposcopy may be needed. You may be referred for a colposcopy within a few weeks of cervical screening if: some of the cells in your screening sample are abnormal the nurse or doctor who carried out the screening test thought your cervix didn't look as healthy as it should