Hi all, I am 47 and I am looking for anyone who has possibly been through the same situation as myself.

So last August I went for my scheduled smear and it came back 6 weeks later as insuffient cells annoyingly, however they did tell me I was high risk HPV positive and to go back in for another smear to obtain more cells.

I did this and the nurse promised me she would ensure she gathered enough cells this time and spent quite a bit of time making sure she did.

I then called my GP around 6 weeks later for the results and they advised me that yet again there was insuffient cells and I have been put on the waiting list for a colposcopy in which there is a 9 month waiting list.

Since then I have had only a couple of bouts of light spotting, I am on the mini pill and have not had a period in about 3 years so this was concerning.

I felt my cervix with my finger and can feel a rough spot on the left side.

I have also had very mild pain in my left hip and what feels like I've pulled a muscle in my pelvis which comes and goes also on the left side.

I am quite concerned and luckily my husband has private family healthcare through his work so have managed to book a colposcopy privately through them for May 12th.

I am wondering if anyone else has had a cervical cancer diagnosis after two insufficient smear tests in a row?