Hello KitKat I’m new here, I’m kind of in the same situation as you. I’m 36 and never had a smear, well until now, I had my first smear in January due to unusual symptoms which have only got worse. 

I only received my smear back a couple of days ago,  9 weeks of horrendous waiting. I knew it would come back with something, I received 2 letters, I opened the appointment letter for the colposcopy first so I knew. High risk HPV and cell changes. 

I hope your colposcopy goes ok, always here to talk thoughts over x

Hi, thank you so much for your reply and sorry you are in the same situation. I am just so angry and ashamed of myself for letting this happen.thefr has been a lot of crying so far and no idea how I will get through the next 2 weeks 

I hope you are doing better and your colposcopy goes ok also x

I feel the same as you, annoyed at myself. But you and I can’t change what is or is not

That being said it still doesn’t make the waiting feel any better

Thank you for asking but I’m feel completely drained. I’m constantly on my period a few days off here and there. The dr’s put me on ferrous furmerate iron but I still feel tired shaky and faint. The pain in my lower back is awful if I over do things. 

you are lucky in a sense you only have to wait 2 weeks or less for your colposcopy. Unfortunately where I am in Scotland everything’s taking double the time. I waited 9 weeks for the smear results ich I knew would have picked something up. And what should be an appointment in 2 weeks like you it’s longer I’m guessing to capacity/staff so mines on the 15th April . 

how are you feeling in general other than stressed and stressed ? X

Sorry you are having to wait - I can only imagine how this is adding to the stress and anxiety.

I have other health issues and a weakened immune system which is why I am worried that things are going to be serious.

i am pre-menopausal so haven’t had any bleeding at all for 6 months . I don’t think I have any other symptoms. 

I am trying to keep busy until the test and then assume will have more waiting for biopsy and treatment etc 

At least the ball will be rolling. Wishing you all the best. Here any time ️

Hi- just update I had my colposcopy yesterday. For me it was really difficult as so painful and took 4 attempts and 2 people trying before they could find and view my cervix but I think that’s just me. 
The solution applied didn’t  actually show up any areas of abnormality that needed a biopsy so  I am obviously super relieved. I have to go back for another one in 12 months. I know I am very very lucky to be in this position after not going for so long.

i am in pain with quite a bit of bleeding after but hopefully will feel better today. The nurses were amazing and said it doesn’t matter that I didn’t go, it matters that I came now.  

Ahhh I’m so relieved for you. And well done you for putting yourself through it and the nurses put you at ease. At least you have some peace of mind. I hope you’re feeling better soon, thank you for the update xx

Over 25 years ago I had abnormal results. Doesn't always mean the worst.i had a colposcopy done in my lunch hour as a support worker working in a hospital. No pain felt and went straight back to work.abnormal result doesn't always mean cancer.mine wasn't. Just meant cell changes.very important to get smear tests done