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:
Quite often, the next smear will be normal. Your smear taker may advise you to have another smear in 6-12 months or refer you for colposcopy, in line with to the National Cervical Screening Guidelines. Your smear taker may also discuss your having an HPV test if you are more than 30 years of age.uite often, the next smear will be normal. Your smear taker may advise you to have another smear in 6-12 months or refer you for colposcopy, in line with to the National Cervical Screening Guidelines. Your smear taker may also discuss your having an HPV test if you are more than 30 years of age.