Hi this is the exactly what has happened to me am I 36 and was referred, then I had a letter saying because of COVID the unit was closed so I would have to wait , I found this very distressing so my dr refered me to another hospital I got the letter on 24th jan and I'm not being seen until 4th March . I am petrified to the point of panic attack and uncontrollably crying. It's the unknown and I really don't want anything to happen to me and I'm scared of what they will do. I hope your appointment is sooner 

Hi dw888rde

I have been reading some other posts regarding this. They said if it's considered urgent you get a phone call straight away and you are seen within 2 weeks. It's very worrying isn't it!!

They also said it's not as bad as you think it's going to be but it's what they might find that worries me.

I keep trying not to think about but it's always there. I will let you know when I get my appointment

Yes please do ! I agree it's what they will find if anything!- and also the uncertainty and the worry of going on your own 

good luck 

had smear back today. 

borderline changes and hpv.

I'm terrified 

So I had my colposcopy last week.

All's well. I was only in there 15 mins and the actual examination didn't take long at all.

I was told that I must have another smear test next year.

I am so relieved!!

So I had smear 11th March, had to chase results, got told normal on 23rd April over the phone by my drs, but then got a letter the next day (dated 23rd April) telling me hpv positive borderline changes and colposcopy would be required. 

I have been here before, I had hpv/borderline changes on my last smear 3 years ago. Had a colposcopy then too and walked away been told all was fine see you in three years. I have since been told by the nurse who did my smear I should have gone back after 12 months. So now I'm worried that my cervix has had three years to develop whatever and no one has kept an eye on it. 

I have however received a letter today, again dated 23rd April and it's for my colposcopy on 1st May, so it's only taken them 8 days from results to get me seen which I'm extremely grateful for. I keep telling myself not to worry, I know it'll all be fine, but as we all know... it's just not that easy. 
 

I'll update you when I've had my colposcopy!

This has so reassured me. I've had the same letter through (HPV and borderline changes) and waiting for my colposcopy. I am so scared of what this means I've not been able to sleep - I wondered if I'd done anything wrong (which I know is unreasonable). I spoke to my GP and he seemed very relaxed by the whole thing. I'm so glad I read this. Thank you.