Hi,

I am 29, and my first smear at 25 came back abnormal and HPV positive so I went for a colposcopy. At colposcopy some dodgy cells were identified but I was left to go away.

I have had 2 normal smears since, but my most recent came back abnormal with borderline changes.

Before my colposcopy (2 weeks ago) the doctor stated that he had no reason to be concerned as I'm 29 and even though I still have HPV I smoke less than 5 a day (I know I know!!), so it wasn't enough for him to be concerned.

Upon my colposcopy the doc instantly looked concerned. He identified more dodgy cells and stated that he was going to 'scrape some away' I want to say!? He then did a punch biopsy of some cells which he said hadn't gone away from before.

I'm just nervous as I have waited over 2 weeks to have sex, when I did it was painful and I bled afterwards. Sex has previously been painful and I have had a small amount of bleeding, symptoms which have persisted for some time now. 

I get mild cramping every day, usually gets worse in evening. I also have lower back pain which I've had for years now but just put down to working at a desk. I know it probably is that but still, I am worried. I just feel generally unwell and fatigued, and have done for about 6 months. I never really feel my best, like I'm running at 60% even after 12 hours sleep (on the odd weekend when my son is with his dad!!).

If anyone could advise or share how they have felt in this position I'd be really grateful. I know I shouldn't worry but it's difficult not to.

Thanks for your time xx naomi xx