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Gynae apt next week after cervical bleed - terrified

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Two weeks ago I found myself staring at some bright red blood in the toilet. Called the doctor straight away and got apt 7 days later. On examination she said "it's coming from the cervix. There's something there I'm not happy with and I'll be referring you urgently to Gynae". Her serious matter of fact tone stopped me in my tracks. My apt letter came yesterday for next Wednesday and I feel sick at the thought of what they'll find. I had felt fine physically but now am experiencing symptoms like leg pain and pain in my abdomen. I also keep feeling I want to pee a lot. I've had no more bleeding. I have had treatment previously years ago for abnormal cells and have always kept up to date with smears, my last being 2019 and all fine. ive always had bad health anxiety after losing my mum to cancer whe she was only 47.  I'm 44 with two kids and a husband and I just can't get it out of my head that I'm facing some life changing news. 

I just don't know how I'll cope... 

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    Hi there.. how did you get on? I have just replied to your comment on a previous post of mine. I had same as you earlier this year but more discharge than blood but no pain. Colposcopy revealed only ectripion. Fast forward 6 months and due my smear next week thankfully as I am worried I have missed my period for the past 2 consecutive months which is unheard of for me (35 and not pregnant) and got terrible pelvic pain, goes into back and down  legs 

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    Hello, had an appointment with the consultant who took one look and said it was cervical ectropion so same as you.  He was very good and spent time checking everything to reassure me all was fine. As terrifying as the urgent referral was, I'm so glad the gp took it seriously and I'm thankful for the quick appointment. 
    My next smear is June next year. I've had no more bleeding but still have lower back/leg pain so think a trip to the physio is in order. 
     

    hope all goes well at your smear and def mention the missed periods. Xxx

     

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    Hello, had an appointment with the consultant who took one look and said it was cervical ectropion so same as you.  He was very good and spent time checking everything to reassure me all was fine. As terrifying as the urgent referral was, I'm so glad the gp took it seriously and I'm thankful for the quick appointment. 
    My next smear is June next year. I've had no more bleeding but still have lower back/leg pain so think a trip to the physio is in order. 
     

    hope all goes well at your smear and def mention the missed periods. Xxx

     

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