18 months post hysterectomy vault smear

Hi I had a hysterectomy in august 2020 following stage 1 cervical cancer. I was left with just one ovary because when they were doing the op they found my left ovary was bleeding.

I had a vault smear/test after 6 months and to be honest didn't pay much attention, post night shift brain fog probably ‍♀️ but the results came back clear. 
Anyway fast forward a year and my next vault smear is looming and for some reason I'm a lot more nervous they will find something. I've been getting the odd pains on my right hand side where my remaining ovary is which I know can happen but the pain is worse then when I used to have periods and I get a lot of stabbing pains in my lower back, hips and tops of my legs. I'm probably just worrying for nothing but just wondered if anybody got abnormal results after a hysterectomy on their vault tests? 
 

  • Hello Sunshine89, 

    I am pleased to hear that your vault smear after 6 months came back clear - that is certainly good news. It is normal to be worried a year on that they will find something and to fear that your current symptoms may be linked to this but I am keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out fine once again. 

    I hope that you will hear from others on the forum who have had these vault tests before following a hysterectomy and that they will be along shortly to share their experience with you. 

    Best wishes and best of luck for your next vault smear, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator