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Cervical ectropy

Sophasdf
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Hi everyone,

Hoping for a bit of advice. I started randomly spotting last year December 2024 particularly after exercising and any sexual activity would cause this spotting.

I lost quite a bit of weight around 12kg (intentionally) and wondered if it was just my iron or body adjusting to the weight loss, but always had that worry it was sinister. Anyways lucky for me I had my smear booked for Jan 2024 which all came back fine, my gp also recommended doing STI tests which were all clear.

Fast forward the spotting continued, occasionally I would have it after sexual activity but sometimes I wouldn't. My very last episode started a few days after using the bike in the gym, this episode was different because I experienced lower tummy pain and it was more streaky dark red blood than spotting. I went to my GP when it didn't stop after 2 days and the pain was freaking me out.

She examined my cervix which was really painful, I'm not sure if it's because I was anxious as when I had my smear I was absolutely fine. She asked me if I've ever been told I have a ectopy I was surprised as I have been seen 3 times this year and no one has mentioned it. In fact in my smear test I was told my cervix looked healthy.

Can this really come on so quickly or be missed 3 times in a row? I'm just concerned as I'm still having the lower tummy pain but as I have been referred to a gynaecologist and for an ultrasound scan I just have to wait.

Has anyone else experienced anything like this and what was the end result

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  • Hi Sophasdf, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry to learn that you are having symptoms that are causing you concern.

    It is good news that your cervical smear came back as normal in January, and there were no signs of any abnormal cells.

    Everyone's situation is individual, it is possible you may not have had the cervical ectropion at the time of your previous examinations. Unfortunately, not being involved in your care, we cannot say.

    Waiting for tests and test results can be stressful and cause anxiety, but only a doctor who can assess you and do any necessary tests will be able to tell you what the cause of your symptoms is.

    I can appreciate that this uncertainty is difficult. This information on cervical ectropion from an NHS trust may be helpful.

    Whilst you are waiting for your appointment, if you would like to talk things over with one of our nurses, you are welcome to give us a call. We are available between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday, and the freephone number to call is 0808 800 4040

    Take care,

    Jemma

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  • Hi Sophasdf, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry to learn that you are having symptoms that are causing you concern.

    It is good news that your cervical smear came back as normal in January, and there were no signs of any abnormal cells.

    Everyone's situation is individual, it is possible you may not have had the cervical ectropion at the time of your previous examinations. Unfortunately, not being involved in your care, we cannot say.

    Waiting for tests and test results can be stressful and cause anxiety, but only a doctor who can assess you and do any necessary tests will be able to tell you what the cause of your symptoms is.

    I can appreciate that this uncertainty is difficult. This information on cervical ectropion from an NHS trust may be helpful.

    Whilst you are waiting for your appointment, if you would like to talk things over with one of our nurses, you are welcome to give us a call. We are available between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday, and the freephone number to call is 0808 800 4040

    Take care,

    Jemma

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