Hi Jane

Almost every person who has ever had skin to skin genital contact has HPV and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Most people never know they have the virus, but screening picks up when the virus has caused changes to cervical cells. It absolutely does not mean it’s cancer. Borderline changes may not even require treatment, just regular monitoring to ensure they don’t progress. If treatment is needed, it is straightforward and highly successful. There is absolutely no need to be worried that it’s cervical cancer at this stage..honestly! The colposcopy will allow a closer look at your cervix and if necessary biopsies may be taken-this is not a painful process. Please try not to let your worries get the better of you...it’s great it’s been picked up at this stage.