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HPV no abnormal cells for 2nd year in a row

MaisieTx
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Hi everyone,

 I'm new to this and just wanted some advice -

I'm 26 and last year I had my first smear test, the result came back with HPV and no abnormal cells.

Just had my second smear and the results have come back the same but they've invited me to come again for another smear next year.

From what I've read I thought they would have asked me to come for a colposcopy since it's come back with HPV for the second time on the run? 

Can anyone shed some light on this? Is this correct or should I get in touch with my GP? 

Thanks in advance x

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    Hi

     

    Im new to this too and have only just posted but I saw this and thought I'd share with you my experience. 
     

    I had my first smear at 25 in 2017 and it came back that I had some abnormal cell changes so they tested for HPV and it was positive, which is why they invited me for a colposcopy. They said all was well and I can resume 3 yearly smears.
     

    It can take your body up to 2 years to clear a HPV infection. However, it is really good that they have recorded no abnormal cell changes from it. 80% of all people will have HPV in their lifetime so it is completely normal to have it. 

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    Thankyou so much for your post you have helped me so much today as my results came back as HPV POSITIVE,  ive been crying thinking that im going to die, i dont know why ive had these results as ive aiways tried to look after myself 

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