Colposcopy

What we do

We examine women who have abnormal smears as well as those who have signs and symptoms of pre-cancerous changes to their cervix.

If your smear test is abnormal, you should not be alarmed; it is very rare for an abnormal smear to show cancer, however these abnormalities act as an early warning sign that cancer might occur in the future.

We provide treatments under local anaesthetic to remove or destroy the abnormal area. Not all women will need treatment as some abnormalities return to normal without any intervention but it is very important that we see you regularly until this happens.

Location

Suite 8, Golden Jubilee Wing, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Contact Details

• Main Reception: +44 (0)20 3299 2864

Patient Information Leaflets

• Colposcopy

Conditions we treat

Women should be referred to colposcopy if they have:

• two inadequate smears
• two borderline smears
• one borderline smear in the endocervical cells
• three abnormal smears of any grade within a 10-year period
• one mildly abnormal smear
• one moderately abnormal smear
• one severely abnormal smear
• one smear with possible invasion
• one smear with possible glandular neoplasia
• an abnormal smear after treatment for CIN and have not been returned to normal recall.
  

What is required before referring a patient

Please complete the relevant form and note any pre-consultation investigations required.

Booking a patient at King's

Routine Referrals

Appointments for this service are made via the Colposcopy Office or as a direct referral from the screening service.

For routine referrals, please complete the relevant referral form below and email to:
kch-tr.colposcopy.nhs.net

Emergency Referrals

Refer via two-week-wait department.

Other Queries

For advice and guidance on routine and urgent referrals, please contact the Colposcopy Office on 020 3299 3915.

Referral Forms

Please complete the relevant form and note any pre-consultation investigations required:

• Colposcopy referral form

Key Clinical Staff