Cancer Research UK main site
  • Replies 6 replies
  • Views 2752 views
  • Users 0 members are here

HPV and colposcopy

Invgirl
Offline

Hi there,

I had my first smear test last year (aged 25) and was shocked when my result came through of high risk HPV positive but with no cell changes. I’d had all 3 HPV vaccines at school so naively thought I’d be ok! I was invited back for a 2nd smear this year and have waited 12 weeks for the results- still not got them officially yet! However I got a call from the hospital booking team last week explaining my results means I have to get a colposcopy and they’ve given me a cancellation next week.

I am extremely anxious about my health and now convinced myself I have cancer! I’m assuming the fact I’ve been referred for a colposcopy means I have had abnormal changes? It is worrying me that I haven’t received my results through the post yet like you normally do, although the booking office explained they receive results quicker than the patient does so they can book in quickly. I’ve not got any symptoms thankfully of cervical cancer but I know many people are asymptomatic. Has anyone been in a similar boat? Looking for any advice or reassurance! I’m desperate to have children and have convinced myself I’ll need treatment that will result in infertility! 

Also, how is the colposcopy procedure? I’ve had a Mirena coil put in… is it similar to that?!

Any help much appreciated!

Parents

  • Hello Invgirl

    I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling so anxious ahead of your colposcopy appointment later this week. It's probably not helped your anxiety that you've been given this appointment without knowing what your results are. Hopefully the team will be able to give you some reassurance when you see them at the appointment. 

    Every year many women attend colposcopy appointments and we got lots of posts asking about the procedure and what this may mean for them. I'd reccomend that you have a look at this information on the Jo's Trust website about the coloposcopy procudere. It should give you some answers  and informtion that might be helpful. 

    You might also find it helpful to give our team of nurses a call and chat things through with them. They may be able to give you some reassurance. If you'd like to talk things through with them they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope things go smoothly for you later this week. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

Reply

  • Hello Invgirl

    I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling so anxious ahead of your colposcopy appointment later this week. It's probably not helped your anxiety that you've been given this appointment without knowing what your results are. Hopefully the team will be able to give you some reassurance when you see them at the appointment. 

    Every year many women attend colposcopy appointments and we got lots of posts asking about the procedure and what this may mean for them. I'd reccomend that you have a look at this information on the Jo's Trust website about the coloposcopy procudere. It should give you some answers  and informtion that might be helpful. 

    You might also find it helpful to give our team of nurses a call and chat things through with them. They may be able to give you some reassurance. If you'd like to talk things through with them they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope things go smoothly for you later this week. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

Children
No Data

Speak to a nurse

Quick links

Follow us

Registered with Fundraising Regulator (logo)
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.