Hello, ive been have smears every year for 10/11years.

Last year was the first time I was HPV positive and abnormal result. Colposcopy showed area of abnormality but Dr stated would not biopsy as results wpuld be the same (not sure what she meant by that). And do repeat my smear in a years time. 

Today was my smear. So recently ive been having pain during intercourse, some abnormal discharge and an offensive smell (can only describe as rotten meat) sorry! I assumed BV and bought over the counter medication. 

Today the nurse says that I have cervical ectropian. I am neither pregnant and have not taken the contraceptive pill for about 10 years. This hasnt been seen on any of my previous smears so why now? 

Im worried this is cancer and not ectropian cells. 

Im already quite an anxious person so the wait for my results is going to be awful