Hi there

The number of people who are hpv positive is literally huge! A huge percentage of the sexually active population carry the virus-for some it causes no issues at all but for many ladies it can cause cervical cell changes. Once you have the virus, you will always have it. There is no cure or treatment for it. BUT your body can clear it and have it go dormant, and cell changes can be treated. CIN1 is the least serious form of cell abnormality and it may well clear on its own with no intervention, just monitoring more regularly.

The colposcopy is a closer examination of the cervix, which will let be able to confirm the result of the smear. 

i am just one of millions who has the hpv virus and many people you know will also have it. It's nothing to be ashamed of, and more importantly there is no need to get worried about it. The screening programme has done its job and identified low level abnormal cells and now you will be monitored or treated if required. 

Hi there

The number of people who are hpv positive is literally huge! A huge percentage of the sexually active population carry the virus-for some it causes no issues at all but for many ladies it can cause cervical cell changes. Once you have the virus, you will always have it. There is no cure or treatment for it. BUT your body can clear it and have it go dormant, and cell changes can be treated. CIN1 is the least serious form of cell abnormality and it may well clear on its own with no intervention, just monitoring more regularly.

The colposcopy is a closer examination of the cervix, which will let be able to confirm the result of the smear. 

i am just one of millions who has the hpv virus and many people you know will also have it. It's nothing to be ashamed of, and more importantly there is no need to get worried about it. The screening programme has done its job and identified low level abnormal cells and now you will be monitored or treated if required. 

Thank you for the reply. It's a lot to take in and understand and it's kind of reassuring that I'm not the only woman in this situation. It feels like a long time to wait for the follow up appointment. 

If your abnormal cells were more serious, you would be seen sooner. Your result is a extremely common one for many women, and really it is not something to be overly concerned about.