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HPV positive result not sexually active for years

Sarahjj76
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Hi,

im hoping anyone can help me with understanding my smear test results. I hadn't had a smear test for 8 years since my last child was born. I had one on October and have just received the results that I have no abnormal cells but am high risk hpv positive. I haven't been sexually active for approximately 7 years. Everything I've read had said that the virus should clear itself in 1-2 years and if it doesn't this is when it causes problems, so it says I'll be invited back in a year to see if it has cleared but I'm sure if it hasn't in at least 8 years it's unlikely to now. I'm so worried that it's been doing damage in all this time and I have to wait another year before it's looked at again. Is there any alternative I can seek for it to be looked at sooner? Im just so worried that I have this thing that hasn't gone in many many years and that it will cause serious damage potentially between now and my next smear. I'd be very grateful for any advice. Many thanks.

  • Offline in reply to Tinkjer

    I know, it does seem a bit of a coincidence  !!!  I havent had many partners. I married young, only 8 weeks  before my accident (aged 21) We lasted 7 years. He cheated, got her pregnant & left me. I then started to see my current hubby, 27 years ago. So the finger points to my ex !! Anyway, enough of what if's, I just gotta deal with it & pray it doesn't turn into the big 'C'.  Mind you, I'm probably due to have some more *** thrown at me, talk about unlucky. I must've been really bad in a previous life, lol. Good luck & take care

  • Offline in reply to Tinkjer

    Hi, can anyone tell me if they get any pain with HPV ? My brain is in overdrive & I'm having pains like stomach cramps & groin pain. It's hard to remember if it's my usual pain or different......or am I imagining it ??

  • Offline in reply to KTC71

    HPV as I understand it, that is the infection itself, doesn’t ordinarily cause any symptoms and that is why people don’t realise they have it. Pain is something that needs to be checked out.

    My discomfort is mostly ‘naggy’, I’ve only twice taken pain killers for it. It is also more the lower pelvic area, rather than tummy, hence an initial diagnosis of a UTI when it first started.

    Until we both have have further tests, we just don’t know what’s going on. It’s all very worrying, yes brain in overdrive !! but all we can do is wait for the medics. It’s tempting to consult ‘Dr Google’ but it’s best avoided! 

  • Offline in reply to Tinkjer

    Tinkjar, thankyou. I'll have a few more tortuous weeks then before my smear & being able to ask questions.!!

    Good luck with yours

    Take care x

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