Hi Obtusifolia

Welcome to the forum, you’ve come to the right place for support. Can I start by first saying you have no reason to feel stupid though I can understand you feeling worried. You’ve been having regular smear tests, which would have screened for abnormal cells, and picked up anything out of the ordinary.

There can be many reasons for spotting which are not cancer, and are much more likely for you since you have had regular screening. Cervical cancer can take a long time to develop...years in fact..but normal smear tests mean that having cervical cancer would be very unlikely. Certainly not advanced! 

I was diagnosed late because I DIDN’T attend regular screenings. But I’m more than twice your age, and I’m talking about not being tested for more than 20 years. Early stage cervical cancer can be treated by a hysterectomy, later stages typically are treated by chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy (internal radiation). I’m only telling you this because you have specifically asked about treatment, NOT because I think you will have cancer. I am not a doctor, and have no medical qualifications, only a lot of experience of this disease! 

You MAY have abnormal cells, or something called a cervical ectropian, neither of which are cancer, and both of which can be dealt with by regular monitoring or a straightforward simple treatment. It’s probably much more likely to be something else though-hormonal, or contraceptive pill for example. 

When your doctor carries out your smear, if he/she finds anything that looks out of the ordinary you may be referred for a colposcopy, which is basically a more detailed look at your cervix. 

I hope this has put your mind at rest a little, try not to overthink your symptoms and please stay off doctor google, which will be of no help. Happy to try and help with any questions if I can. xx