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

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

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

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

Hi, I've just read on your post about IBS

I am wondering if I am suffering with this too!

I've had some cramping, loose stools after eating, then other times I can't go the toilet, and (sorry) but farting a bit too!! Sometimes I go for a wee, have a wee but then feel like I've not completely emptied my bladder! 

Could this be IBS symptoms? I'm wondering if I've brought it on through stress as I'm due to have a coloscopy next week and fearing the worst! 

Thanks x

It sounds very similar, IBS can come on at any time. Its worth mentioning it though just to rule everything out but sounds very similar to what I get so fingers crossed. I hope all goes well at the appointment you should get some answers that day . X

Hello, 

I'm so glad to have found this thread, I'm 24 and have been having issues for years now. Pain during intercourse and after, heavy periods and discharge, bleeding heavy etc 

I saw a doctor back in April last year and was told I had an ectoption and that was it. Literally nothing was done! .

I've had to pester and pester and I was referred for a colposcopy in October last year,, but here we are, now nearly February and I still haven't got an appointment! I called out patients to chase it up and was told the waiting list was 30 week! So it's clear they don't seem bothered, where as I'm a worrying reck! Cc runs in my family. And my mum had abnormal cells at 18 only picked up because she fell pregnant with me.

No matter what I do or say the doctors are refusing to let me have a smear as I'm 24! But I'm so cross by this. 

I'm now at the stage where I have constant pain in my lower abdomen and back needing pain killers a lot of the time and I've now been bleeding pretty much constantly for about 4 months. I used to be on the pill and have been using fh patch for about 5 years. I don't want to sound to much information but the bleeding I'm having isn't like period type bleeding, it's more think pink blood with clots. I'm so worried about CC and it's clear the doctors don't care because I'm only 24!

Any advice? Xx

I am so sorry the doctors have been so un supportive, when I first contacted my GP I was referred to a Gynae consultant which needed to happen within a 2 week window I was advised.  Have you thought about going private an initial consultation varies in price but approximately £300 and they would advise you then. I know you should not have to but its an option.  

Are you able to go to your local family planning clinic for a smear? May be an option.