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Positive experience Colposcopy and CIN1

Honestfeedbacm
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Hi all,

I recently had an low grade abnormal smear, positive for HPV. Relatively common, however I was very anxious to begin with as had a had some minor spotting and pelvic ache in the past.

I was sent for a colposcopy, which showed I had CIN1, abnormal cells which normally require just monitoring and no treatment. I wanted to post to reassure people that the colposcopy and the care I received was great. The consultant talked through everything and made me feel completely at ease. CIN1/2/3 does not mean you have cancer. There are of course very slight risks. They took a biopsy just to be sure, again, normal practice.

There are a lot of sad and terrifying stories out there, yet the whole process of smears and colposcopies are to ensure and pre cancerous cells are caught early, meaning they can be easily treated.

I wish everyone on here well for whatever stage they are at.

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    Hi 

    came across this had an abnormal smear , they said I had abnormall cells so I had a cone biopsy on the 6th of December  which killed 

    . I moved house just before Christmas so rung up the hospital after new year when evreything was open she said my results got sent to my old address on the 28th of December. And that she wasn't allowed to tell me my results , But I could ring my doctor for my results I did and they said to ring back by end of week and the doctor should have looked at them and that she can't tell me my results either !confused this is my first time of going through this now I'm worried

    How long did it take your biopsy to come back 

     

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    Abnormal smears are incredibly common. Try not to worry, a colposcopy is just to ensure you don't need any treatment to prevent issues in the future.

    Actual cancer cells take years to develop.

    I went private as I too was very worried initially, so my biopsy will only take about a week (still waiting).

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    I wasn't anxious before I'm only anxious as my results are there but no body can tell me what they are 

    and all the people I know waited over 6 weeks for there biopsy results  and mine was quick but thanks for replying I'll try not to worry and hope u get good news too

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    That is really frustrating. If it was serious though I would assume they'd want to get them to you asap though.

     

    All I can suggest is to kept pestering, and tell them how you are feeling too, I have always had good responses when ive explained that too

  • Offline in reply to Honestfeedbacm

    Yh when I rung the hospital my results was posted to my old address otherwise I would of had them well gutted 

    think that's what I'm going to do ring my doctors in morning and see and Explain I'm anxious and I just need to know 

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