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 Pap test is used to screen for cervical cancer. It is done every 1 to 3 years, depending on your provinceâs or territoryâs screening guidelines and your health history. If you have symptoms of cervical cancer and havenât had a recent Pap test, your doctor may do one during the physical exam. colposcopy is done after an abnormal Pap test or a positive HPV test suggests a precancerous condition of the cervix or cervical cancer. A colposcopy may also be done if you have symptoms of cervical cancer. A colposcopy is done in much the same way as a Pap test. The doctor places a speculum in the vagina.