HPV found on my last 3 smear tests. I've now been invited for a colposcopy. I'm seriously freaking out

Hi 

iv had normal smears for 22 years or so and had my routine smear in 2024 march. It showed Hpv,repeated march 2025 again hpv,just had another in Jan 2026 it’s come back hpv positive and invited for a colposcopy. I’m seriously freaking out. My anxiety is really bad 

Any of you ladies had this. I’m so worried and only just received the letter x

  • Welcome to the forum Ami although I'm really sorry to hear that HPV has repeatedly shown up on your last 3 smear tests and that you've now been invited for a colposcopy.

    I know how worrying this must be, but I hope it helps to know that so many of our members have been in this situation as well so you are not alone Ami, and hopefully you will receive some support and advice from the community soon.

    You can find out more about having a colposcopy on our website but if it would help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their helpline is open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to support you and put your mind at ease about your results and upcoming procedure.

    We're sending you all our support Ami and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator