Please, I'm really worried :(

What are you worried about? 

Hi everyone,

Just had my first smear test and results finally came back after 6 weeks and they came back HPV positive and abnormal cells 'borderline changes' so have to go for a colposcopy. When did you all receive your appointment letter? I wish they would just send the appointment with this letter as now I am sat over thinking and worrying! I started to google everything and it really scared me then I found this chat and really want to thank you all as I do feel slight more relieved I'm not the only person this has happened too! I am really close to my mum and feel like her advice and support would be what I needed but I feel nervous to tell her, do you ladies worry about telling people? 
I have also been with my partner 3 years and not sure whether to speak to him or not! 

My letter came back a few weeks, I spoke to my other half, but please remember that HPV is very common and you can get it without being sexually active. I also spoke to my mum and she was so helpful. Don't look into it to much I had the same as you and worried myself sick. 
they will do what they need to do just don't let it worry you and take it day by day. 
I wasn't worried about telling people at the end of the day I went for my smear and I'm now clear! 
well done for having it done. 
alway here is you want to chat and please don't worry 
 

Hi,

Sorry to hear your going through this! I'm in exactly the same position at the moment but have my Colopscopy appointment next week. This came through a few days after my original letter but that was towards the end of November so have been waiting over a month for the app. Generally from what I've read, is that if you have high cell changes they will try to see if you in 2 weeks but anything else they don't rush it though as much. So your appointment letter will arrive shortly I'm sure. 
As for telling your mum, please do. My mum was a great support and was able to reassure me and tell me of her or her friends experiences over the years! Don't be embarrassed about HPV it's extremely common and most woman will have it at some point in there lives. I also feel like you should discuss with your partner especially if it's another support for you. 
I know it's hard but try not to over think it and worry too much (although I definitely did to start with and still have the odd day). These forums have been a great help for me. Just try to remember that smears are preventative and are there to picK up changes before they get too bad. 
I hope everything works out well and you get your appointment soon as it does help knowing when to aim for. 
xx

Hi, 

Thank you for both the replies! I literally just got my appointment letter through today and it's booked for January 12th so not long to wait I thought it would have been longer but these chats really have helped and I feel like I have chilled out a lot now and not so worried!
Thanks for your advice and I told my mum and my partner and both so supportive, I'm glad I told them. 
Hope you are okay also and all your results are okay! 
Such a relief to know other women are going through things like this too and for us all to help each other out! 

Thanks again xx 

Hello ladies I've been really panicking. Reading through these comments has made me feel a little better. I have a HPV positive result and borderline changes. I got my results and appointment letter the same day for in 3 weeks. I have a pretty bad uterine prolapse after 6 vaginal deliveries and I have extremely heavy but not offensive discharge. I am usually such a calm rational person but I have a really terrible feeling that my colposcopy isn't going to be good

Hello, 

when you go just let them know. They're so friendly and helpful. Don't worry your be fine ♥️
it over within 20min if that and they will talk you though it. 
here if you want anyone to talk to. 

Hi there. It's 2021 and your original post was in 2018 and I just read it. Apologies to you for your troubles. 
 

i had my first smear test at 15. The reason was due to bleeding and other things. But I had to have one every year for a few years, then up to every two because they always came back borderline abnormal so they kept an eye on it. 
 

Avout 8 years ago I had a smear test that came back abnormal. I was sent to a gynaecologist who monitored the growth of these cells over 6 months. The area did get bigger and the cells were spreading. I also tested positive for HPV. Eventually, the doctors decided to remove the affected layer surgically. Not a long surgery but he said to refrain from sex for 6 weeks (grumpy husband ) and was told that there was a risk of being able to carry a child full term after the procedure. I had one child and was happy with that. 
 

the following 5 years weren't kept up with. My menstraul cycles were a mess and I am having my first test in a number of years next week. And it is my fault. The NHS are very much on the ball but those results scared the life out of me. I haven't engaged in sexual activity for 3 years. Mostly due to mental health issues and I'm Petrified of the pain that it will cause. 
 

lately, my health has deteriorated. My immune system is weak and I suffer with irregular periods that are painful when they come. So I dread my results. If I have something and it is beyond curing, it's my fault for not following their guidance. But bad results can scare you off enough for life I feel. 
 

anyway, good luck to you all. I wish everyone a long, happy life and to follow the guidelines set by the health professionals! Good luck!!

Fingers crossed you will get to the bottom of it, try not to worry to much and stay off Google its the best advice I've been given, please keep us updated x