Worried about my smear test results! Can anyone advise me?

Hello 

I recently had a smear test as I've been experiencing irregular heavy bleeding ( causing me to become anemic on several occasions)

Blood after sex  and in-between periods.

Dr sent me for smear test as I was due one soon.

Nurse mentioned I bled when she did smear. 

Its come back I have HPV but NO abnormal cells and to repeat in 11 months. The letter does state if having irregular bleeding to see Dr.

Is it possible the abnormal cells could have been missed?

Thank  you xxx

  • Hello Griffiths90

    I'm sorry to hear that your recent cervical screening results have given you cause for worry. We get many women post here on the forum who have been told that they have HPV with or without cervical changes so you're not alone in feeling this way. 

    There's some useful information about HPV primary screening on the Jo's Trust website and I'd really encourage you to have a look. Hopefully it will give you some reassurance but if you still feel anxious then give their information line a call to chat things through with them. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator