NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives plan to strike from 9am on Wednesday 30 July to 9am on Thursday 31 July. Patient safety is our priority and our hospitals will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments unless we have contacted you directly to reschedule.
If your cervical screen test shows an abnormal result, you may be referred to colposcopy for assessment and examination. This involves a vaginal and cervical examination with a speculum and a close look at the cervix with a colposcope.
To confirm or reschedule an appointment, phone 03 364 4466
Colposcopy clinics are held at:
Level 2
Christchurch Women's Hospital
2 Riccarton Ave
Christchurch
You will be referred to colposcopy if you:
The colposcopy department provides:
Lletz treatments are completed in our outpatient clinic under a local anaesthetic. Sometimes a general anaesthetic is recommended. You will have this done in the operating theatre. Appointments are in high demand.
You are welcome to bring whānau or other support people to your appointment.
Women can be referred to colposcopy services by:
