Hello Valleygirlx and thanks for posting,

I know this is unsettling but try not to take it to heart - this all sounds very routine and doesn't sound concerning to me. But I think being upset is a common reaction.    

The colposcopy is a standard examination used in the cervcial screening programme and I think they try and fit people in as soon as possible because they know abnormal smears trigger so much worry. Don't be reading anything into being seen sooner than you expected. 

Remember cervical screening is all about prevention, the idea being to pick up abnormal cells (and abnormal cells on a smear are not cancer) that might possibly develop into cancer much later on in the future, so they can either monitor the cells until they go back to normal or treat them when needed. 

I do appreciate that this sort of thing can cause a lot of upset but try not to let it run away with you.   

Give us a call tomorrow if you want to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are here 9-5, weekdays, 

Best wishes, 

Julia