worried

well today ive just rcvd a letter notifying me that i have an abnormal smear test im 55 been experiencing a lot of bloating only ooen my bowels a few times a month i suufer with arthritis which is in a majority of  my joints also last month i had some bleeding which after a few days decided to visit a gp who referred me for a scan which highighted my no2 issues as mentioned above no conclusion why i had a bleed said my abdomen was bloated had real issues whilst doing the scan was not able to get the probe ie camera as far as they needed said my womb was to far bk so after 4 attemps had to come bk nxt for for results and more proding and poking.

was told i have a prolapsed womb which the same day tgey did the smear and todays letter was the result of this smear that i had on my 2nd app yes im apprehensive im nervous as i hav the HVT. and so its likely it will not clear up on its own also im at that age where. these types of results can be really. alarming not sure what to think.

  • Welcome to the forum Brooklyn although I'm sorry for the reason you've joined us.

    It sounds like you've got a lot going on at the moment but I'm glad you've joined us as many of our members will understand how you're feeling and hopefully you'll receive some support from them soon.

    Our cancer nurses are really knowledgeable about cervical screening results so if you'd like to have a chat with them about yours as well as the other findings that came to light through the scan do give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Fingers crossed everything will turn out to be o.k.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator