Had a smear a year ago hpv told to go back following year now have hpv high grade got to now have coloposcooy im terrified I have cancer crnt sleep for worry, my appointment is 16 March
I have had HPV on and off since 2014 which resulted in needing three colposcopies, it is never a nice thing to have done but the staff at Basildon Hospital are so welcoming and reassuring that as quick as you are in, you are done and out. Its always very daunting going into the unknown but it is a quick process even when there is treatment involved. My most recent smear showed CGIN so I was given treatment there and then, it was painless and again was in and out within half an hour. When reading up about it all and listening to others its mostly positive results once treatment (if needed) is given, prevention rather than cure. These cells do not change rapidly it is normally over a long period of time thats why smears are not done every year. Nothing will stop you thinking about it but try to keep yourself busy, your mind focussed on something, the day will come and so will the next day and the day after that.
I have had boardline changes before and didnt need treatment, the letter I recently received about my smear results read so different this time. My first abnormal cells were in 2014 so mine has been going in a long time.
Easier said than done but try not to let yourself get low, I take multivitamins that include vitamin C and zinc, I exercise to keep my mind clear. Read about things that will help you going forward such as diet changes and foods that are good for your body and mind. It has really helped me and still does, although talking to different people on here is extremely helpful.
my first ever smear noticed low grade dyskarosis and HPV postive. I think was referred to colposcopy where the staff are so lovely and helpful just to get a closer look. They took two hole punch biopsy and sent to a lab. When they came back they confirmed HPV and CIN2 as goes in 3 stages as such.
I then was allowed to wait 6 months for another colposcopy which when I returned came back normal, result. Then they said another 6 monthly colposcopy just to check no return. Unfortunately Jan 2021 I had another colposcopy and biopsy which confirmed I have the return of CIN2. It's a worrying time but they are so quick with results and getting back to you. It's takes years to progress into the worst. And they will try many things to help remove before the horrible C word.
im having treatment in April called a LLETZ to look to remove them all - this is all done under local A. Of course I'm nervous and scared but they will do everything to help and catch the little HPV cells before anything to sinister.
I find it's helped me talking on forums and seeing how common this really is and how many women deal with this daily. If there is anything I can help with I will happily share things that have been told to me on forums! I highly recommend Jo's trust and their forums too.
I will try and remember to post once I've had treatment if that helps too!
thanknyou all for listening and any help on being less nervous is always helpful. Thank you in advance
