Post LLETZ and worrying.

Hello, 

this is my first post so please bare with me. I've had 4 children and I'm 28. I've had mid period bleeds and bleeding after intercourse. Which I had told my DR but because I had my last smear she wasn't concerned. I went for my smear on time and I got that dreaded phone call telling me that it came back as severe cell change and positive HPV. Two days later In my colposcopy they noticed an area of cells and immediately performed the LLETZ and sent for biopsy. Afterwards I was told the usual 4-6 weeks and then smear in 6 months if all is ok. After this though it aggravated all of my left hip and back. I was in conciderable pain and I have always had quite painful periods but this was something I've not felt before. I had the brown sandy discharge for 10 days and a bit of blood. then I came on my period. Heavy and uncomfortable it's finished. I went two days with nothing and finally felt back to myself and then today I've been bleeding through out the day. I'm getting worried and the anxiety of results it's driving me crazy. I know logically that this is the reason why we have this procedure done. But I am getting panicky and worried that this extra pain and bleeding means that it could be something serious? It seems so little compared to the bigger problems and I don't want to be a drama queen. I just have these little ones that depend on me and I'm fearful of what this outcome may be :| I think also all I hear are the horrible stories and none of the positive. If any one else has had something similar? Of bleeding on and off during the 4 weeks of being told to do light duties? 

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

    I think it's only natural to be worried about results, especially if you're still having symptoms, so try not to be too hard on yourself for feeling this way. 

    Also, many of our members have been in similar positions so will understand what you're going through at the moment and hopefully some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    Fingers crossed the results will bering good news when the time comes PJATSM.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator