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 suspicious Pap test leads to a colposcopy, in which the doctor examines the cervix under a microscope. Most women age 21 and above, and all women within three years of starting sexual activity, should get a Pap test annually for a few years and every three years after three normal Pap tests.