Only saw gynaecologist last Thursday so no results yet..maybe up to 4 weeks.didn't want to wait the 2 weeks which is why I went sooner..I was told that it's very common but uncommon for my circumstances as mentioned before.always had smears on time so not sure how long it's been like it.no mention on previous smears.consultant said try not to worry.should be ok.we will see.I had no symptoms at all but I do have a cervix which is hard to reach! Maybe why no bleeding during intercourse!

can only wait I guess.nervous each time I see the postman tho.x

Hi, hope things have improved for you. How are things now since your appointment? Did they find anything 

Hi

ive just read your post and wondered what the outcome was as I am in the same situation and I don't take the pill and I'm not in the young category. Thanks 

Thank you for your post. I am so glad I came across this forum and in particular felt reassured when I read in your post that you found bleeding worse in the morning which is the same for me. Have you had any results yet?

I went to the drs after having irregular bleeding for a while. We'd thought it was my body adjusting the the implant which Id had put in a few months after my little boy was born but as I still had bleeding we presumed it just didn't work well for me and I had it removed. But now I'm on the Evra contraceptive patch and still having bleeding even though I'm not having the week off. Dr examined me and said my cervix was abnormal and that it seemed to be cervical ectropion so has referred me under the 2 week wait system. 
 

I'm so afraid, I'm such a worrier anyway and suffer with anxiety at the best of times so the waiting is tough. Initially after the implant removal I just had some spotting visible when I wiped. And then after the drs examination I had some stomach and back pain. Now about 5 days after the drs exam, I'm having heavier bleeding like a period, and still getting the stomach and back pain. The extra bleeding is really really worrying me. I don't know how much bleeding others have had with this condition?

Really just want this all to be over

Thank you so much for your reply.

Im really hoping that they will treat me with silver nitrate as well to stop the bleeding. So glad to hear that the ectropion was normal for you. It's reassuring to hear that this is most often the case.

Thank you so much for suggesting gynae geek! I had a look and it's great! Really reassuring and good to know more of what to expect x

No problem at all! I'm sure it will be absolutely fine :happy:

Take some painkillers beforehand as you can feel a bit sore and crampy afterwards, just like period pain. I never found the actual procedure painful, just a bit uncomfortable however it's over in minutes. If possible take the day off work so you can lay on the sofa with a hot water bottle for the rest of the day. Everyone is different, but I wish someone told me that beforehand! 
 

if you are feeling anxious, I found that having something to look forward to afterwards helped me. Nothing major, just something nice for dinner or a walk with a coffee.

Sending all the good vibes x

Thank you so much for all your advice, I really appreciate it.

Hi! 

Only came across this form now. I am 26 and have had cervical ectopicon with 6 years which was only diagnosed 2 years ago ( alot of gynaecological referrals). My symptoms were green/yellow discharge which started when I was first sexually active and had started the pill. The discharge changed in consistency and odour. I was treated alot for BV which didn't help and had smears every 6/12 months which showed HPV+ up until last year ! 

It took going to Australia ( from Ireland) and seeing a male gynaecologist to be diagnosed with ' congenital cervical transformation zone causing persistent cervical ectropion. 

I was experiencing spotting, post sex bleeding and pain on penetration ( which continues). My smear  has always been clear or unsatisfactory cells aswell as HPV+ until 2021.

I was treated 3 x times with Silver Nitrate maybe 2-3 month breaks in between which resolved the discharge for 6 months which is the longest I've ever been free from symptoms. 

Currently I have a bit of the green discharge which came back after my smear and period which followed immediately after my period. 

I feel sex , stress and menstrual cycle exacerbates the discharge. 

Currently experiencing vaginismus,  ? Due to all the investigations and association of penetration with exacerbating discharge. 

Main lifestyle issue is the discharge which can have an odour or be heavy at times and it makes you feel unhygienic and infected which is having a major impact on my relationship at the intimacy level. 

Any advice? Any other treatment options with silver nitrate should it be used on a regular level? I feel specialists in Ireland haven't a clue and left me 4 years without any answers.