Anxious over smear test

hi

ive never had a smear test before. When I turned 25 I was pregnant and then quickly had another baby. I’ve booked a smear test which will be in a couple of weeks. I’ve got myself in a right mess thinking the worst. My partner has had genital warts before and I’m unsure wether I’ve ever had them (I don’t think I have) so I could possibly carry that type of hpv. Is it likely it will show up on my result? I’m getting very anxious that it may lead to something more serious. And with 2 small children it’s making my anxiety worse. 

Thank you 

  • Hi there and welcome to the forum.  Try not to worry about your smear test.    The smear will show up any sign of the HPV - it is slways best to  know.  Millions of women have smear tests every working day and the majority of them show no problems - it is a good and important test for our health.    Look at it this way - if you didn't go for a smear you would worry non-stop in case you have something that needs to be treated - whether that is the case or not you will at least have the reassurance of doing everything possible to safeguard your health and get on caring for your precious daughters.  Annie