Cervical cancer symptom question

Hello 

I have been informed I am 8 years overdue my smear test, yes I know please don't judge me I'm on my own with 3 kids had a lot to deal with and lost track of time with it, so today I have been having pains come and go inside down there but I don't know if this could be a symptom as when I've researched it only mentions pain during intercourse.

Can anybody please help and let me know if just general pain inside down there is a symptom? As I am aware I've left it so long for my smear I am actually scared in case of what they may find.

  • Hello and thank you for your post.

    I am afraid that no one here can tell you what is the matter. The best thing to do is to make a GP appointment to discuss it. Also do make a cervical screening appointment. Please don't worry no one will judge you and it will be the best thing you could do for yourself.

    The NHS has some useful information abut the cervical screening programme so please do look at it here 

    In the meantime try not to Google your symptoms as it cannot tell anyone if anything is the matter. While having pain can be a worry do remember that it is not, in most cases,  associated with cancer, so do go and get checked out.

    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.

    Take care,

    Caroline