Than kyou for replying, much appreciated. 

I've now got my appointment letter though for my colposcopy. After this appointment and after whatever treatment might be needed what happens?

As the letter says i have 'high grade' (moderate) dyskaroysis, depending on how the appointment goes, if these cells are removed what happens afterwards? Will i always have HPV? Will i have to go back for another cirvical screening? Will my partner need to be tested? We've been together many years and now im worrying that we cant have sex? After the treatment i have, how long before we can have sex? Im worried this will effect our relationship. I feel really low and confused about it all to be honest. 

Is it possible after i've had treatment and then maybe after another cervial screening in 6 months that the HPV will be gone? Or got worse? 

Hello and thanks for getting back to us.

I'm pleased to hear you have a date for your appointment at colposcopy and this must be one weight off your mind.

As Celene explained in her earlier reply at colposcopy they will be able to look at the cervix much more closely, take biopsies of any abnormal areas (tissue sample) and then remove the abnormality with treatment. The team involved will explain what they are doing and what needs to happen at each stage so try and take things one step at a time and see what they have to say.

If a treatment such as Large Loop Excision of Transformational Zone (LLETZ) here is needed this sometimes will be carried out on the day or they may decide to wait until the biopsy result is back before deciding the treatment plan. 

There is information about what to expect after a LLETZ procedure here on Jo's trust including the do's and don't including avoiding sex for 4 weeks following treatment.

After a treatment such as LLETZ usually an appointment will be made for 6 months following this called test of cure to check all the abnormal cells have been cleared. Often 1 treatment can do this  successfully but occasionally more treatment is needed. Once abnormal cells have been cleared you often find the HPV also clears alongside this. The important thing to say is within cervical screening, patients will continually be followed up until everything returns to normal.

As also mentioned, HPV is extremely common and is passed through intimate skin to skin contact. Condoms can offer some protection but can't stop it completely. It is absolutely fine to continue to have sex whilst having HPV so please try not to worry about this but do talk through how this is making you feel with your partner and the colposcopy team.

Men can also have HPV but I'm afraid there is no way of testing for HPV in men but as said, most people who have HPV will clear it within a couple of years without it causing any problems. It is however possible to have it clear and for it to go to sleep and then to reactivate at a later date years down the line which is why women should always attend their appointments as called to pick up any changes.

I hope this is of some help to you and eases your mind a little but do get back if you have anything else to ask. Our number is 0808 800 4040, Monday-Friday 9-5 if you prefer to talk over the phone.

All the best

Naomi