200 cytologic smears classified as Papanicolaou's class III at the department of cytopathology of the "America Arias" gynecobstetric teaching hospital are studied. Gynecological procedures, cytologic and histological techniques used in the study of each patient are described. Considerations on the age of appearance of cervix and endometrium benign and malignant lesions are made. Conclusions derived from the final histological diagnosis of patients are made.