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HPV for 7 years

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Hi I am not sure how to talk about this as I am a absolute nerves mess but I would be so grateful if anyone going through the same thing or been through the same thing could reasure me a little bit.

So I have been HPV positive for 7 years I have to have a smear yearly because of this am not going lie I have avoided a smear for 2 years due to being so scared of results I don't know why I really don't!! But I bucked up the courage to go and have a smear test 30th march this year my birthday too, anyway the results have come back and I have got to have a colospsy due to having HPV and changes in my cervix it's says high grade dyskaryosis!!

I am honestly so scared I still not got my appointment through I have just got a bad bad gut feeling its bad news for me i am 33 just and I have 3 beautiful children am so so scared someone please please reasure that this may not be bad news xx

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    Hi Jenny,

    Sorry you find yourself on here and I totally understand why you were too afraid to go for your smear. Our minds make us make choices that seem illogical to others. 

    I work with someone who had high grade dyskariosis and she went for colposcopy where she had treatment there and then. I can't remember what it's called but she had a slice of her cervix removed and that took away the cells. She is absolutely fine so chances are you will be too and you'll have the treatment needed to prevent cervical cancer. 

    I hope you feel reassured and good luck with your treatment. 

    Jane xx

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    Hi I just wanted to reply to your post because after 4 days of worrying myself senseless I wanted to share some positivity!

    I was first diagnosed with HPV 13 years ago, after several recalls I had a colposcopy where I was told they would just monitor me and to give up smoking (I did). Fast forward 13 years and my second recall revealed high grade dyskaryosis. The second letter I opened revealed a colposcopy appointment for today. 4 days of tears and worrying! 

    So today I went to the hospital worried sick and was immediately told oh you're here for treatment did you know. No I didn't but from what I'd read I had my suspicions. The team were so lovely and I agreed to 'get it over with'. The doctor said she couldn't see the worrying cells but said she would treat anyway with LLETZ and a biopsy. Other than a few strong period pains it was over quickly and I really didn't feel a thing. The doctor seemed confident that the results (that I can expect to receive in 4 weeks) would be absolutely fine and there would be a recall check in 6 months to be sure. Off to bed with slight cramps tonight, but feeling so relieved!! I was told I was an excellent patient but I feel like I got lucky the doctor, nurse and chaperone were so kind I couldn't fault the treatment. I know it's worrying but wanted to reassure you that it's not always that bad. Best of luck it's not an easy time but sometimes the worrying is the worse part. 

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    Hi I’m so sorry to jump on this post.  Iv had regular normal smears for 22 plus years and 2024 my smear came back hpv positive then repeated 2025 march again and had a repeat Jan 2026 it’s just come back hpv positive and invited for a colposcopy. I’m literally crying. Freaking out x

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