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Norwegian Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics

Avoid colposcopy during routine HPV testing

23. MARS 2026

Rationale: Colposcopy evaluation has no role in routine cytology/HPV screening. The cervical screening algorithm of the national cervical cancer screening program (for asymptomatic women with previous normal test results) should be followed unless the individual is at increased risk. 

References:

  • https://www.kreftregisteret.no/screening/livmorhalsprogrammet/
  • https://www.kreftregisteret.no/screening/livmorhalsprogrammet/Helsepersonell/screeningstrategi-og-nasjonale-retningslinjer/HPV-i-primarscreening/