I had a routine smear in January 2019 that showed abnormal cells and testing positive for HPV.
After attending a colposcopy, there wasnt one abnormal cell shown up and I was told there was no evidence of abnormal cells and to have another smear in 12 months.
Fast forward to now I have just had a baby 4 weeks ago so need to book in for my smear..... I have noticed what I have been told a tiny cluster of genital warts which now has totally freaked me out. I was told that pregnancy has most probably suppressed my immune system which is why this has shown up and may disappear on their own in 4-6 weeks.
I now have so many questions......
1. Does the HPV picked up in a smear test only test for high risk HPV or will it also pick up the wart strain?
2. Should i be worried that the virus is still in my body because I now have this to deal with?
I am really anxious and I'm just not enjoying my new baby as much as I should be due to the worry