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L_Adams
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Hi, this is my 1st post (I apologise for tmi lol).

So for the last 4 months my period has been early and light, I've had UTI (unlike me), soreness during and after sex, a little blood twice after sex, sharp pain in left pelvic area from around the hip bone and down. To top it all off I've been having bowel movements more frequently, passing blood and mucus from my bum (even when not at the toilet again I'm so sorry lol). 

I'm 32 with 2 kids and thought I need to get this looked at so on Monday the doc checked back and front. No haemorrhoids. Vaginal smear came back satisfactory but himself and other doctors were concerned about a red growth on the neck of my cervix and believe all my symptoms to be connected. So I'm waiting on blood work, colonoscopy and colposcopy. 

Because my smear test was clear does that mean I'm ok and its not cancer? The worry is debilitating.

Any help would be so greatly appreciated. Hope everyone is ok ♡

 

L xx

  • Hello L.Adams and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry about the symptoms you've been contending with over the last 4 months but I'm glad you went to the doctor to get this checked.

    You can find out more about smear test results just here but if you'd like to discuss this with one of our cancer nurses they'll be available from Tuesday onwards on 0808 800 4040 between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    You can also find out more about your upcoming colonoscopy and colposcopy by clicking here and here.

    I hope this helps and your tests go well when the time comes.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    How are you doing? Have you had any further tests yet?  I have same symptoms as you, UTI like pain and burning, increases bowel movements etc.  I had a colonoscopy which was clear which was a relief until I had routine smear test, I have HPV and following colposcopy biopsy have been told cin 3 cells and will have the lletz treatment to remove them.  So scared it's more though due to symptoms. Let me know how u get on. X

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    Hi [@ML2519]‍ 

    Interesting that someone is having similar symptoms to me, I'm worried too. Naturally your mind takes you to the worst most sinister outcome. To be honest you're a little further down the line than me, I haven't even had my blood work done yet and they said my lletz will be in 6 months time Also don't know if they are doing a biopsy. I'm trying to take the lengthy wait as positive news cause they maybe don't think its serious. These symptoms are all new to me so I know something is different down there. 

    I will for sure let you know when I know more lovely, can you keep me up to date too please? Hope you have a brighter day today xx

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    Thank you and you too. X Hope u get it done sooner than 6 months. X

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