# Treatment of changes in the cells of the cervix Keywords: - [gynecological diseases](< /en/search?q=gynecological diseases >) - [colposcopy](< /en/search?q=colposcopy >) - [cervical cell changes](< /en/search?q=cervical cell changes >) We treat various cervical cell changes in all our gynecological outpatient clinics. We have centralized the colposcopies and loop electrosurgical excision procedures (LEEP) for the examination and treatment of the most severe cell changes in the Women's Hospital Gynecological Outpatient Clinic.  Cervical cancer and its precursors may occur in the cervix, and the resulting cell changes are detected in gynecological smear specimens. We monitor minor changes, for example, with Pap smear specimens and papillomavirus tests. Minor changes have a very good tendency of healing on their own. The papillomavirus (HPV) may remain latent on the skin or mucous membrane and can reactivate at a later stage. For this reason, monitoring of HPV patients is necessary first through outpatient visits and later through the screenings provided by primary health care. ## Colposcopy at the Women's Hospital Gynecological Outpatient Clinic. --- With colposcopy, or endoscopy of the cervix, we examine the cellular changes in the cervix, vagina, and external genitalia detected using Pap smear or papillomavirus screening tests conducted at the Ruoholahti Gynecological Outpatient Clinic. With colposcopy, we can also treat cancer precursors, if needed. Our physicians have actively developed colposcopy diagnostics and treatments that are also used worldwide. Likelihood to recommend (NPS) ## Gynecology and Obstetrics Feedback (pcs) 8749 Situation 2.5.2026 -100 82 100 i What is NPS? ## Units related to the service ### [ Gynecology Outpatient Clinic, Porvoo Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/porvoo-hospital/gynecology-outpatient-clinic-porvoo-hospital) At the Gynecology Outpatient Clinic in Porvoo Hospital, we treat and examine gynecological diseases. We also perform procedures and abortions. ### [ Gynecological Outpatient Clinic, Lohja Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/lohja-hospital/gynecological-outpatient-clinic-lohja-hospital) At the Gynecology Outpatient Clinic in Lohja Hospital, we treat and examine gynecological diseases. We also perform procedures and abortions. ### [ Gynecological Outpatient Clinic, Hyvinkää Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/hyvinkaa-hospital/gynecological-outpatient-clinic-hyvinkaa) At the Gynecological Outpatient Clinic, we treat and examine many gynecological diseases. We also perform procedures and abortions. ### [ Gynecological Outpatient Clinic, Women's Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/womens-hospital/gynecological-outpatient-clinic-womens-hospital) At the Gynecological Outpatient Clinic, we treat and examine many gynecological diseases. We also perform procedures and abortions. Updated: 23.06.2025 Print this page