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This chapter will identify a variety of cervical problems that women find themselves faced with. It will start with an explanation of colposcopy and its role within the National Health Service Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP). This chapter will also provide information on human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer and HPV vaccination, along with information on other cervical disorders that women may encounter.
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Deeks, J. (2019). Colposcopy and Cervical Problems. In: Holloway, D. (eds) Nursing Management of Women’s Health. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16115-6_3
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