Introduction Different approaches to screening and treatment of cervical precancer Anatomical considerations Physiological changes of the cervical epithelium Neoplastic changes of the cervical epithelium HPV tests – Variation between tests Instruments, consumables, and setup required Procedure to collect samples for HPV testing Interpretation of HPV test results Management of women with a positive HPV test result Treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia – principles Steps to determine eligibility for ablative treatment Role of Lugol’s iodine in identifying the transformation zone for treatment Treatment by cryotherapy Treatment by thermal ablation Using an HPV test as the test of cure in women treated for cervical abnormalities or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) Infection prevention Case studies Foreword Acknowledgement Authors Suggested citation Copyright