Age 24. Suspicious cervical lesion

Hi so since I was 18 Iv had bad bleeding sometimes bleeding for 3 weeks at a time but I suffer from an anxiety disorder so struggle to go anywhere and when I did go once they wouldn't give me a smear because I was too young. So when I was 22 I paid for a private hpv test to do at home that came back positive high risk kind. Still to anxious to go to the doctors so I left it. Now I'm 24 symptoms have got worse bleeding constantly lower pelvic pain and pain in my legs so I went to A&E they said I have a suspicious lesion on my cervix about 2cm big so they referred me for an urgent appointment. Iv got my appointment for 8 days later but it's not for a colposcopy it's to see the leading gynaecologist at the hospital for an exam. Biopsy and scan. Does this mean it's more serious if they have booked me in like that instead. Just worried thank you 

  • Hello Courtney and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry to hear about your situation, I can appreciate the worry it is causing you.

    Try not to be too concerned about how you have been referred, even if you were seen in the colposcopy clinic it is likely you would have still been seen by a gynaecologist.

    Be reassured that the doctor did the right thing and referred you straight to the specialist but remember this does not mean you necessarily have cancer, the fact is that most women referred this way will find out that they do not have cancer.  At this appointment it is very likely that you will have a much better understanding of what is the matter.

    I hope you have support from family and friends at this time and that you soon know what is the matter and hopefully that it is nothing serious.  Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Yours sincerely,

    Caroline