Smear today.

Hi everybody,  

New to this website. I’m feeling very frightened and my head is going a bit mad from googling all day long. I had my smear today. I get them every 3 years and nothing showed up on previous ones. However today I bled a lot getting my smear done. The nurse said it was quite unusual and that she would more than likely have to refer me for a colposcopy.  She said she would wait for results first but she was marking it as “urgent”. She also said that my cervix was quite hard.  I’m beside myself with worry. Has anyone else bled a lot during their smear. Nurse said it was unusual. I’ve always bled a bit but not this much. Thanks for any responses. X

  • Hello BettyN,

    I'm sorry that you were unhappy after your last smear, but an urgent referral doesn't neccessarily mean you have cancer. I would suggest you stop googling as this only increases your worries rather than provide any clear answers. The only way to get a diagnosis is with your doctor, after further tests. We have some information on what to expect during the colonoscopy, which I hope will make you feel more prepared. 

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia