Urgent Colposcopy pregnancy

Scared. I had a bleed in pregnancy and when looked at was told it was outside the cervix. The Dr said he could see a raw area on my cervix. I have bled once and no more. The Dr has said he wants me to have a colposcopy. I am so worried. I have health anxiety and pregnancy hormones. Everyone is telling me to stay calm for baby but I can’t stop my mind racing. 

  • Hi Shambles88, 

    I am so sorry to hear you are going through this scare and had a bleed in pregnancy. It can be really frightening when it happens even if you only just bled once. I think it's good that the doctor is being thorough and I am sure that they will be very careful when carrying out the colposcopy. We have information on our website on the colposcopy which will tell you a little bit more about what to expect from your appointment. The combination of health anxiety and those pregnancy hormones is making you understandably very anxious but I am sure you are in very capable hands and that everything will go smoothly for you. 

    It's hard to stop one's mind from racing in a situation like this, when you are going through tests and don't understand what is going on and I thought I would share with you our helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything goes well - do let us know if you get a chance how the colposcopy goes for you. Wishing you the very best for the continuation of your pregnancy, that you get over this little scare quickly and that everything goes smoothly after that and you enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • I hope this gives you some reassurance. 
    I had an abnormal smear when I was pregnant and had a colposcopy. They said I needed treatment and were happy to wait until after the birth.

    Enjoy your pregnancy.

    xx