hello I know this was posted in Feb but I have just had the same and waiting on an urgent referral as we speak! How did you get on? X

In the end they did a urgent referral to gynaecology as there was such a long wait for colpscopy. The specialist looked and acouple weeks later lasered the ectropian and that was it. She didnt even mention cc and just said an ectropian is common if u have been on the pill for a long time or during pregnancy.i have just had a smear test done and nothing was said about anything looking sore etc so I assume the ectropian has gone. Just waiting the dreaded smear test results.

Looking back I think my hormones were so high and low due to having my daughter that I just didnt deal with things rationally at all. I hadn't even had a worrying smear result but in my head I convinced myself the ectropian was something nasty. The depo didnt so me any favours either so am off of that and much happier on the pill.

Hope you are okay? Xx

Hey, I'm 21 and had similar situation but my symptom was just blood during intercourse. I'm on the combined pill and have been since I was 16 and this can cause the erosion so I may decide to come off it too. I had the infection swabs and they came back normal so I was referred to the hospital, so hopefully they will do that for you to. they said I have an erosion and that's probably the reason but I was referred to have a colposcopy to check. They saw the erosion but took biopsies to make sure that's what it was so I'm just waiting for that to come back, if it's just the erosion I can get treatment for it. I was surprised I was taken quite seriously for my age! They may do a similar process for you. Hope it goes well x

Hey Hattie! Thanks for your reply. So I did actually get the test results back and they said I had a really high level of Candida (Thrush), so had to get that treated, I'm quite prone to getting thrush! They also said there was a very minimal prescence of Strep B, which isn't something to worry about until I am pregnant (still worrying!), anyway a few days after these results came back, my GP called me again and said they have spoken to a colleague and they have decided to refer me to the hospital for a colcoscopy so I guess it will be a similar situation to you! I'm nervous about it but glad they are referring me.

For reference I have come off the pill completely and are just using condoms now and my symptoms have stopped! I hope your biopsies come back safe and it is just the erosion! Would be good to hear your result if you want to share :) 

Lauren x

Hi! 
 

Its good they've referred you just to be on the safe side probably. The colposcopy process was fine, it was only the biopsies that were slightly uncomfortable/painful but nothing extreme and you may not even have one. 

Im glad your symptoms have stopped! I've always been the one to never have any side effects from the pill but maybe I should just come off it too. During the colposcopy they put some silver nitrate on my cervix so that may stop the bleeding. Yeah I'm hoping it'll be ok but who knows! It's a horrible situation when erosion symptoms are very similar to cc.

Hattie x

Fingers crossed! Sorry to hear the biopsies were a bit uncomfortable, the procedures can be a little invasive sometimes. 
 

This was the only method of contreception I have found works for me with not many side effects (weight gain and loss of libido), I've tried the injection the IUD and been on a few other pills too. Although I'm sad that this one didn't work out, I'm grateful for coming off of it because I personally think they can be more dangerous to your body than dr's and sexual health advisers say... but that's just my opinion! 
 

I hope the bleeding stops for you and hopefully this will be the end of your symptoms, but your right, as soon as symptoms are remotely similar to cancer it starts to make you anxious, it would too anyone - it's good to try and stay positive and think that the chances at our age are very unlikely.

Lauren x

Hi! 
so I had my biopsy results and I have hpv and CIN1 which are the low grade pre cancerous cells and although these aren't great results, I know the bleeding isn't to do with cancer and it is just the cervical erosion. I'm glad I've gone through this as otherwise I wouldn't have known about the cell changes until I was 25 in which they could've progressed. I have another colposcopy in a year to check but this type of cell change and the hpv are expected to clear up within a year. I need to ring up now and find out what treatment I can get for the erosion or whether I should come off the combined pill. 
I hope it all goes well for you! As you said, our age is a positive factor in these kind of situations. 
 

hattie x

Hey! I'm really happy to hear it's just CIN1 for you. 

I had my colposcopy yesterday and she said there were some abnormal changes and she had to take a biopsy. She said from what she saw they were CIN2, and pre cancerous. Which made me instantly panic and I started crying.

The doctor I had was very factual and not particularly empathetic, plus there was a student nurse, and a nurse in there too, so 3 people in total, it was all a bit much! 
 

I have to wait for the biopsy results to come back, but am expecting I will need treatment. I am very anxious at the chance they will come back as cancerous rather than CIN2, but some people are saying they would have been able to see if they were cancerous cells not just abnormal from the colposcopy. 
 

My cervical erosion was also still there, I hope this clears up soon! 
 

Lauren x

Hi, 

thanks for replying again! The bleeding has kinda stopped for me at the moment so I'm not sure whether to just stay on the pill and deal with it if it happens again. I'm glad that there's nothing serious going on instead.

Im sorry to hear you've been feeling anxious and that the colposcopy wasn't as easy or reassuring as it should've been. The wait for the result will be difficult but you just need to distract yourself and I'm sure it'll all be fine. The nurses are really specialised so I'm sure it's only CC2 and if so then you can get treatment and then it's removed. Like me, I'm sure you'll be glad that you've been checked out, your symptoms could be due to the erosion still. 
I hope everything goes well for you, if you would like then let me know how your results go and the next step x 

Hattie

Hey Hattie,

I hope you're well! I wanted to let you know that my test results came back completely normal which I'm really shocked about. I hope you've not experienced any more or new symptoms and are all well.

take care and thanks for your support throughout it's been really comforting. 
 

xx

Can I ask how you got on with this ? 
I am 22 and have been fighting and fighting for a smear after being told that I have cervical ectropion last year. 
I have a family history of cervical cancer and I'm sick of doctors just telling me to go get an STI check 

Hello, I had a colposcopy today where they confirmed I have cervical entropion, they took a biopsy and said I can expect the results in around 10 days. My smear came back normal around s week ago. Due to Covid they had stopped doing routine smears it was only as I has irregular bleeding I had one. Its been an awful couple of weeks as you always think they worse. The consultant trued to reassure me today that this is not linked to cervical cancer and is very normal.  I hope that helps a little.  Xx

Hello, I had a colposcopy today where they confirmed I have cervical entropion, they took a biopsy and said I can expect the results in around 10 days. My smear came back normal around s week ago. Due to Covid they had stopped doing routine smears it was only as I has irregular bleeding I had one. Its been an awful couple of weeks as you always think they worse. The consultant trued to reassure me today that this is not linked to cervical cancer and is very normal.  I hope that helps a little.  Xx

After having constant gynaelogical problems for months I have finally been referred for a colposcopy and ultrasound (been waiting 3 months already but the referral got lost so starting over again). I was also told I probably have a cervical erosion. I have had thrush 6 times in the last year but my doctors don't seem to care even though this can't be normal and I follow all the advice (I find it so patronising being told to wipe front to back like I'm not a child). Just wondering if anyone else had these issues and can sympathise with not being taken seriously because I am just so fed up from all of this. 

Hi all. 
a few months ago I was having painful sex with my partner. I went to the doctors and he saw that I had a cervical erosion. Sent a referral to see a gynaecologist. Saw the gyno and he said it was a variation of normal. 
I have been on the pill years but decided to come off to try help get rid of the erosion. 
I had a baby 2 years ago and had a erosion during pregnancy which I guess went on it's own after my baby was born.

My question is did anyone have any other symptoms other than bleeding?

I keep getting what feels like urine infections (without the infection) and a fullness feeling inside of that makes sense!! And also lots of discharge too (I'm up to date on smears and have been Sti checked and have nothing) 

sorry for maybe too much info but have felt my cervix and it feels huge and swollen. 
My doctor has referred me back to the gyno to have the erosion treated so waiting on that. 
It's been like this for about 3 months. Has anyone's erosion healed on its own and how long did it take? 
It's all really getting me down and sex is a Nono as it hurts too much. 
Had a ultrasound and all normal but really hurt when she did the internal as it obviously put pressure on the erosion. 
sorry for the long post 

vix x

Hello, I just had a drs app today as I've been having cramping and lower back pain.they are my only symptoms, she.did and internal and said that she could see hormonal changes on my womb and that it was raw. I've been referred on for a colposcopy but I'm a mess thinking its cervical cancer. Would this we similar to entropion? I'm just so scared 

Hello, this sounds very similar. Try not to worry I know that is easier said than done. I had a diagnosis before Christmas and they said it was erosion of the cervix.  They did a biopsy during the Colposcopy which came back ok, I also had a smear too. The worst thing I did was Google my symptoms and worked myself up, try to  keep calm hopefully your appointment will come through in 14days.  Look after yourself.  Xxx

Thank you so much, when I heard hormonal changes I just lost my mind. I have no bleeding or tenderness so I just hope it's nothing serious. My anxiety has gone through the roof. I'm so happy your results were good xxx

Sorry for another message but I started having leg pain lastnight do you no if upper leg pain is part of ectropion? DiD you have cramping?xx

I do get cramping but I also suffer with IBS very mildly so it could be that with the stress . Are you up to date with your smears ? To be honest whilst I was waiting for the results it was easy to imagine all sorts of aches and pains. Have they said how long you have to wait for an appointment ?

I too have ibs!! I thought that's what it was at the beginning of all this :( it's the leg pain thats throwing me!! I had a smear at the end of 2019 and all was clear so not due again till 2022. They havent said when I could be called and it's hard to know with all the rules atm. Stress is really getting to me.my head is pounding since it all started :(

I would either go back to the GP to say the symptoms have changed or ring the hospital to see where you are on the list. But try nit to worry if your smear was clear and only a year ago thats a really good sign .x

I'm in a similar situation to you! Lower back pain, cramping, struggling to completely empty my bladder and had a smear last week to be told it was red, bloody etc so been referred and I'm also a total mess! Being sick with worry etc! When is your appointment? X