Hi, 

Firstly, congratulations on the birth of your baby. Can I ask, have you had a c-section before? Racking my brains trying to recall but I think it can take a while for things to settle down just like a natural birth. You are doing the right thing going to your smear but you can make an appointment with your GP to discuss your concerns also, 

Thank you for your reply. It means a lot. Yes I've had 2 sections before (but 12 and 14 years ago) and I don't remember this with them. I'm just so worried. Would the doctor do an examination before the smear? X

Yes quite possibly, they may refer you if they think your symptoms require it. In fact I would insist on a GP appointment, hopefully they'll put your mind at rest. 

My periods changed dramatically after my c-section, I'd always suffered with them and right from the first one after the post bleeding stopped they became very short and light, and almost pain free, I was elated. 

 

Does mine sound like symptoms?

I'm not a medical professional, it's probably more likely due to pregnancy and giving birth, lots of women have spotting during pregnancy and it can take time to settle after. Equally, and not to scare you, but lots of women are diagnosed with cc with no symptoms, myself included.
 

I would see your GP and get your smear, they are the only things that will give you complete peace of mind. 

Thank you and I'm so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Have you got treatment plan sorted? I have my fingers crossed for you.

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post x

You're welcome, do let me know how you get on. Worry is the last thing you want when you've got a new baby. 
 

Thank you! I'm due to have a radical hysterectomy and lymph node removal in a few weeks, we will then go from there. Not looking forward to being away from my little one but it has to be done I suppose x

How old is your little one? You will be back with them in no time. Can I ask, was your diagnosis from a smear test? X

Just 5 a few weeks ago. 
I had my last smear in 2018, about 6/7 months post c-section, all normal. I was actually 18 months late this time, partly due to covid and a few other reasons. I booked for October and ended up cancelling due to illness and was reminded by a family member to rebook. About 3 weeks later I was called in for a colposcopy due to High risk (moderate cell changes), I was offered LLETZ treatement at this point and accepted. I was then invited back to discuss the results of the LLETZ and was given a diagnosis of 1B1

I'm so sorry to hear this but thank you for sharing. I hope all goes ok for you.

A little update from me.... I went to GP yesterday who looked at my cervix and said it looked a little red and a fair bit of discharge. She took a swab and asked a nurse if she could do my smear whilst I was there aswell, so had it done there and then. Should I be worried about what she found? I'm so scared.