High risk HPV in cells - having colposcopy next week

Good afternoon 

In 2024 I went for my smear and had abnormal cells and asked to come back a year later 

had my 2025 swear last month and have just receive a letter that I have high risk hpv has been found in some cells but no abnormal cells

have been asked to attend a colposcopy next week( excuse if that isn’t spelt right )

been of background I had baby no2 last December and we’ve since then have had on off spotting which I have never had / very heaving bleeding between periods almost like it’s running out of me ( excuse tmi) 

baby girl is 8 months old now so way past post partial bleeding

having the off pain around pelvis which feels like a contraction pain but not all the time / twinges in my back almost every few days 

I just have a gut feeling something is up

would appreciate feedback about the wording in my letter about  high risk hpv found in cells

kind regards Rebecca 

  • Hello becks_h

    I'm sorry to hear that your recent cervical screening results have come back showing HPV is present. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious ahead of your appointment next week. 

    We have some information on our website about cervical screenig results including section on HPV as well as abnormal cells. 

    Hopefully when you go for your colposcopy appointment next week the team will be able to give you some reassurance but if in the meantime you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. 

    Do let us know how you get on next week. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator