Cervical lesion

Hello! Last summer (2022) during a smear test a nurse said she would refer me to the clinic because I had cervical erosion. In September 2022 when I arrived at the clinic the doctor said I was at the wrong one and said I had a polyp to remove but he had no equipment to remove it he then examined me and said that he would treat cervical erosion and see me back in 4 months and as I had a normal smear test result everything should resolve itself after this treatment. I’ve only received my call back appointment yesterday (over a year longer than 4 months) only to be told that I should have been referred to a colposcopy clinic and I now have a lesion and a polyp. Am waiting now again for an urgent appointment to have polyp removed and for them to check cells on my cervix.

im terrified. Did the last doctor miss something important and now I’ve been sitting for a year letting something grow? 
what is a lesion is it the same as erosion or is it something different? All previous smear tests have been normal.

thank you 

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  • Hello and thank you for your post.

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

    The term lesion can be used for many different reasons and describes an area that does not look normal. It might be an erosion for example. Cervical polyps are benign (non cancerous). 

    So far your cervical screening results have come back showing no abnormalities, which is good. However, I am afraid that you will now have to wait to be seen to find out what is the matter.

    I hope you have some support and 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

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  • Hello and thank you for your post.

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

    The term lesion can be used for many different reasons and describes an area that does not look normal. It might be an erosion for example. Cervical polyps are benign (non cancerous). 

    So far your cervical screening results have come back showing no abnormalities, which is good. However, I am afraid that you will now have to wait to be seen to find out what is the matter.

    I hope you have some support and 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

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