Hi,

Bit of background; I had CIN3 20 years ago and treated with LLETZ. Normal smears ever since. Last few months I have had heavier periods, bleeding between periods and heavier, sometimes blood stained discharge. I do have pelvic pain, which isn't horrendous and feels like period cramps, and this is all month. I had my routine smear 5 days ago and was spotting then and bled for 3 days afterwards. I last had sex in October and did have some spotting then. 

I mentioned this at my smear test but feel the nurse was rushing me out. She said it's probably my age (43 with no signs of menopause) and when I asked if my cervix looked healthy she told me she saw an ectropian. I'm pretty well educated about cervical health but I am a little worried. She also incorrectly told me that there's no chance of cervical cancer without HPV. 

Anyone else have health issues explained away because of age? It's a little worrying.