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HPV Positive and Borderline changes

Offline JayDee63 over 5 years ago

Hi All

I received my letter yesterday with my smear results and I'm HPV Positive and have borderline cell changes.

I am waiting for an appointment for a colposcopy.

I'm as scared as hell!!

I noticed the posts on the forum are from young people. I am 58 and haven't had a partner for 9 years. Does anyone know if age makes a difference?

I've tried googling and it's just worried me even more.

Thanks

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Offline dw888rde over 5 years ago

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
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Offline JayDee63 over 5 years ago in reply to dw888rde

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
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Offline dw888rde over 5 years ago in reply to JayDee63

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
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Offline lolawoo over 5 years ago in reply to dw888rde

had smear back today.
borderline changes and hpv.
I'm terrified
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Offline lolawoo over 5 years ago in reply to dw888rde

had smear back today.
borderline changes and hpv.
I'm terrified
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