Hi All, 

I found this chat today. I had my first smear test last Thursday 3rd Feb. I had my last period 2 weeks ago (17th Jan) i was actually suppose to get my smear on 17th Jan but i came on so had to cancel My partner and i have had sex since my smear. Since having then, I've noticed slightly spotting on Monday and Tuesday and now today its become heavy like a period and clotting.

I do have the implant which is due to be taken out in June but I'm normally roughly 25 days every cycle and its worried me than its been two weeks and I'm having what looks and feels like another period. 

I obviously haven't had my results yet but is this normal?? I'm slightly worried and my GP hasn't got an appointment until next Thursday.  

I've found this thread after searching. May I ask how you are now? 

I'm still bleeding.. for me it's become a full on period. Still confused and freaked out. 

So glad I have found this thread. 

I am 35 with 2 kids (12 and 7) and last thursday was my first smear test since my mum died of cancer.

(She had mouth, sinus, and spine cancer - horrendous)

So I had extra anxiety as well and my nerves made the test difficult...

(Are all smears done on a thursday from this thread at least it certainly seems like it)

Anyway, my last period was 5th nov for 5 days as scheduled, (my periods are pretty regular) yesterday I had sex and afterwards noticed some brown "old" blood when I wiped and thought nothing more of it - then this morning I've had non-stop cramps and when I went to the toilet had fresh red blood! 

My cycle is normally 28 days and today is day 25 so I know its not *that* far off but its still panicked me because of the pain more than anything. 

The lady was really nice but didn't say she could see anything, just that we all probably have HPV so don't be alarmed if that comes back but because of my nerves it was a very difficult test and I wonder if the speculum knocked something..

How long do the test results come back? 

I've always assumed no news is good news but the wait is killing me! 

Hi SuperStartled,

Think the lady was right as I tested positive for HPV. I've got a repeat test in a few months :) 

I got my test results back in 10 days. If you have the NHS App with all your history,etc it's on there before the Dr's call you.

I got my results

All clear and NO HPV! 

My period just happened to come 3 days early... which at least means its over and done with ️

Wishing good results for everyone else who visits this thread!

Hi Ladies

I had my third smear done on Thursday and its now Tuesday night and I am still bleeding. GP and nurse don't really know what to do about it and are saying the smear brought period on early. But it was only 2 weeks between my last period ending and the smear. And I normally have a long cycle of 5 weeks. And the bleeding is not like my normal period. 

Feeling unsupported as is any other part of my body had been bleeding with no explanation for 5 days it would be taken more seriously.

Test came back negative which is great but I know my body and this is not normal. 

Those who had this did things resolve itself? Were you given any explanation from GP/nurse?

Thank you x

Hi, 

Found this thread. I had a smear last Thursday and have been bleeding since. It's 2 weeks since my last period and have never had anything like this before.I'm 52 never bleed after a smear before. Really anxious, thinking of the worse case scenario.

Any advice? Thanks xx