Hi racla 

Hi completely understand your confusion. I’ve had my results back this morning and also had no abnormal cells but positive HPV. And my letter also didn’t explain much just like yours to go back in 12 months for my smear. I’m goin out of my mind with worry have you had any updates lovely. 

Thanks. Chelsea x

Hi Girls. My first smear to.I'm the exact same. No abnormal cells but I've got HPV and I need to book another smear in a year's time. Have any of your had any updates? 

I have just had a positive hpv result aswell. Its worrying me so much. Can anyone recommend anything to do to help as I'm going out of my mind with worry. Keep us updated with what happens charlotteholly 10. Hope u get the news u want. Its so scary. 

Hi,

I know how you feel, i found out i got a hpv positive result last march, and just found out im still hpv positive. I have to have another one next year and if still positive need a colposcopy.

Have you got any cell changes? I haven't at the moment but it's horrible knowing i could have next year.

Happy to chat if you have any worries or need anyone to talk to

Jenny x

Thank you for your message back.its such a scary thing to go through and its reassuring to know that other people go through it aswell. I've got a really bad pain in my back now so not sure if that's related or just a water infection as I keep going a wee alot. How have u been keeping healthy. Have u changed anything xxx

It could be a urine infection especially if you are weeing a lot. To be honest I was so upset when I first found out last year, I felt dirty and ashamed but then I was trying to look on the positive side and think at least it was being monitored and there were no abnormal cells. It is so common. I just tried not to worry and didn't really change anything. I've still got it a year later I'm just hoping this time next year it's gone as I read it can take a couple of years to clear itself. Have you changed anything? X

Fingers crossed it is but I can't help thinking the worse and giggling my symptoms which I know I shouldn't but I can't help it. I feel so upset aswell. Its so hard to try and relax and carry on. I'm glad we can talk about the same things. I hope it clears for u. I read it can take up to two years to clear aswell. I haven't changed anything apart from taking vitamins xx 

Yeah I know I was like that last year as I think it's easier to think the worst than it is to thing of the positives. It's so common and they didn't even used to test for HPV so we wouldn't even know we had it at the moment as our cells are still normal so I guess it's good they now test for it. I hope it clears for you too I'm Gona start taking vitamins or probiotics too xx

Yeah I know how u feel. Its so scary but hopefully we can all make each other feel better.

Thank you . It does help knowing other people are going through the same thing. I am not very good at sharing info with family members because everyone looks to me to sort their problems out. 

Hi all

I'm 25 and was diagnosed HPV positive with no abnormal cells 3 days ago. Ever since I have been spending the majority of my time researching as had no idea what it was. Me and my boyfriend broke up two months ago and I'm in two minds about telling him / future partners. My doctor said I didn't need to but I think I'd feel deceptive if I didn't. I'm oversharing, but not having him in my life has made this feel so much worse and I just feel like no one else will want me now. 

One minute I feel fine about it as it is so common, the next I feel so anxious and fearful for what is potentially to come. 

It would be great to hear how other people have dealt with their diagnosis.

xx

Hi everyone, 

I had this same result yesterday and have been so anxious, I feel so disgusting even though it is so common, this forum has definitely helped reassure me. 
 

I can completely relate, one minute I'm fine and the next I freak out. It's the prospect of what could potentially happen and the fact that you just have to wait a year. 
 

I think it's a case of looking after ourselves, trying not to stress as it can compromise the immune system ( easier said than done) and talking to others that have been through the same. 
 

It is nice to see that I'm not alone in how I feel! 
 

Hi everyone, 

I had this same result yesterday and have been so anxious, I feel so disgusting even though it is so common, this forum has definitely helped reassure me. 
 

I can completely relate, one minute I'm fine and the next I freak out. It's the prospect of what could potentially happen and the fact that you just have to wait a year. 
 

I think it's a case of looking after ourselves, trying not to stress as it can compromise the immune system ( easier said than done) and talking to others that have been through the same. 
 

It is nice to see that I'm not alone in how I feel! 
 

Hi 

I feel the same as you like you said one minute you feel ok the next I'm breaking down! It me just such a hard thing to deal with because chances are we will get rid of this and carry on as normal but then you look on google and completely scare yourself 

staying focused is so important but I totally agree with you this chat helps knowning other woman are in the same boat and it's not as unnormal as u think 

xx