Colposcopy Biopsy Waiting

Hi guys,

Just wanted to see if any of you might be able to share their experiences with me. 
About 4 months ago I started with irregular bleeding, I haven't had a proper period since August. I'm on progesterone only contraception and so I put it down to that and didn't think much of it.

In November I turned 25 and went for my first smear test. It came back HPV positive and with cellular changes so I was referred to colposcopy.

On the 5th of January I went for my appointment, the consultant told me she could see some changes and that she would biopsy them and I'd hear back in a letter within 4 weeks.

I'm sure I'm not alone in that I'm finding the waiting really difficult. It's been nearly 2 weeks and I can't quite fathom having to wait all this time over again before I might hear anything. How long did anyone else find their results to take? I was feeling slightly less nervous because they hadnt called me in the first week but I'm thinking now that it might be a bit naive of me to think that way.

Any replies would be appreciated, thank you so much x

  • Hi lbutler95, 

    I am only on progesterone only pill and recently had a smear with the same result as yourself. I am waiting for my colposcopy appointment to come through so I understand how you are probably feeling right now. 

    Since I have had my result back I have spoke to a few friends and they knew of girls that have had a similar situation so I think it can be quite common and in most cases everything is fine. 

    I completely understand how your are feeling, try not to worry too much and hopefully you get your result back soon.

    Alex. x