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Smear test results - borderline changes and HPV infection

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Hello

I am 25 and had my first smear test in May. It took over 3 months for my results to come back and the results were borderline abnormal cells and a HPV infection.

I have (wrongly) over Googled this and cannot seem to remain calm or worry about this. I think it’s  the fact of having HPV and not knowing how long, long enough to be cancerous? I know people say it takes years to develop into cancer but I first had sex at 16 but because you never know what if it has been since then.

I feel completely helpless and I know I should just wait for the colposcopy but at this point in time I do not know what to do. My partner has been extremely supportive but I still have so many questions. Can I still have sex with him? What if he has it or had it and passed it to be and never knew, would having unprotected sex pass it back and forth and make it worse? 

Any supportive and and helpful replies would be really appreciated, just to ease my mind because it is breaking me.

Thank you 

  • Offline in reply to Mills2271

    Hi, 

    Im doing  exactly the same! Healthy eating and getting fit in myself! Not just because of this but because I want to be able to feel good. 

    I went to the doctors last week and when I was there I asked to  have a checkup on my cervix and she was  extremtly Happy with my progress! This has also made me feel 100% better too! 

    Its so worrying when you get the news but after a while of talking to others and talking to the doctors it makes you feel 100% better! X

    I hope all goes well for you in March 2020! 

    Stay postive and remember be yourself!

    Take care! 

    Alway here if you want a chat! 

     

  • Offline in reply to Mills2271

    Good Luck and keep us posted!

  • Offline in reply to LauraP

    Hi all, I recently had a smear test with borderline changes but positive hpv. I am very worried as we all are. truth  be I am afraid to go for a coloscopy, 1. as im worried it will be bad .2 scared of it hurting as i was sexually asaulted several years ago and not had sex for a long time. I am thinking of not going for the coloscopy and hoping it will clear on its own. I have to go this thursday. Any advice please? 

  • Offline in reply to carenaa

    Dear Carenaa,

     

    Thank you for sharing your experince.  I am so soryy to hear about your situation.  I am in the same position as you.  I am HPV positive but although I initially showed having borderline changes, the colpocsopy showed that there is actually no change.

    My strong advice is go for it, dont worry.  I had very good nurses with me, and although cannot guarantee that it will not be painful, it is worth going because you at least know what you are dealing with. 

    I am much more positive, reading about HPV and some research that is being done has been very helpful.  I am happy for you to contact me if you would like a chat.

    Talking to others on this forum has made a big difference.  Everybody cares and you are not alone.

    But please go on Thursday, do not miss the appintment.

    I will be thinking of you. Let us know how you get on

     

  • Offline in reply to carenaa

    Hi Carenaa,

    Although I had not been assaulted, I also had not had sex in a long time when I was finally diagnosed with cervcal cancer. I was nervous about being looked at and having tests, etc.. I had a nurse in the room during all examinations and one used to hold my hand during.  Ask if you can have someone you trust in the room with you or if the nurse will hold your hand during.  Don't be afraid to ask for comforting, they will understand. You should probably also tell them you were assaulted. The test itself is not horrible, just a little cramping. You definitely want to get this done, it could save your life! Good luck and let us know how things go.

    Laura xx

  • Offline in reply to Mills2271

    Thank you,  have plucked up the courage to go tomorrow I will come back and let you know how I get on. Thank you all for listening x

  • Offline in reply to LauraP

    Thank you I have decided to go tomorrow, I will be back and let you know how i get on x

  • Offline in reply to carenaa

    Good! I am glad you are going. 

  • Offline in reply to LauraP

    Just to let you know, thanks to this site I went today and got the all clear, didnt even a biopsy.. have to go back in 12 months time for another smear. 

  • Offline in reply to carenaa

    WOO HOO!  That is awesome!  I am so glad you went. Now you know you can do it, no need to ever put off an appointment.  So happy for you!

    Laura xx

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