Afternoon All,

Initially went to the docs as could feel a swollen area/lump in my lower abdomen, and a few symptoms (heavier than usual period, bloating, weeing more and feeling 'full', pain during sex, bleeding after sex etc) Doctor examined me, then I was referred for an ultrasound of pelvis (external and internal) which I had this Wednesday. I also got referred for a colposcopy which I'm waiting on a date for. (also got my regular app for my smear so it's been quite a week!!)

Got a call 2 hours after the ultrasound from doc to say I've been referred to gynaecologist. Should hear on appointment within 2 weeks. Had a follow up call from doc to say abnormal results, possibly cysts but they want to get it checked. I asked if it was or could be anything else but docs said until gynae checks they won't know.

Is that a pretty common response and timeline for these kind of checks? I keep hearing words like urgent referral, abnormal etc and it doesn't seem regular. However I know they have to check these things quick, which I'm feeling settled that it's moving fast in that respect.

I'm 37, no children and have had CIN3 cells removed with LLETZ treatment before back in 2011.

I'm not really sure how to feel, or what to do now. I don't feel I should be worried, but then don't know if that's my general coping mechanism to get through these things!