Hpv positive no abnormal cells

Hello, I've just had that letter saying positive hpv positive no abnormal cells which I'm devasted at been in long term relationship 20yrs which I trust has been faithful throughout got children, I just can't stop worry or crying. I know from reading lots of posts on here I'm very lucky so far in the no abnormal cells and do not mean to sound overreacting when others have worse, it's just so panicing me I do suffer some health anxiety which doesn't help. It's the thought of am I a time bomb then???  Yes there's plenty of what ifs with a million health related problems which I could worry every second of everyday about its just sooo hard to try and get on when you know have a potential risk . I don't know if I should privately get more in depth look or what a whole Yr is such long time to carry all this and then with lots of cases still same result or worse I can't settle my mind, sleep bursting into tears 4 times day I had intercourse the night before with lubricant too which I didn't get told not to, but looking on some info says best not to 48hours before I've never been told this could it have made a false positive????? Gp not got back to me as yet!!! 

  • Hi Marie-,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I can understand this must be unsettling, however do try not to worry too much. The screening programme is designed to detect early changes, and if abnormalities are noticed then action can be taken as necessary. For yourself there were no abnormal cells so the idea would be that repeat screens can keep an eye on things. If you have already contacted your doctor, they should be able to provide information accordingly.

    It may help to have a look at some of the information on our website about this - for example general info about HPV, as well as 6 common questions answered.

    If you feel you'd like to talk things through with someone, you can give our nurses a call on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator