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Hey everyone. 
 

Im 28 years old and 6 weeks ago I went for my first smear test. I know I have been incredibly stupid not attending one sooner however i have now received my results back and they say HPV positive and high grade severe cell changes. 
I am obviously extremely worried about this and over the last year I have noticed a lot more discharge than usual I've been putting it down to bacterial vaginitis which I've had before and Also I take the mini pill and on the odd days ive had spotting it usually happens in the morning when I wake up but this has also been happening during the last year, mini pill can cause irregular bleeding so I've always put it down to that. But now I'm thinking these symptoms will be cervical cancer and I can't stop worrying and thinking if I will be here to see my daughter growing up. 
 

Is any going through anything similar? Or have any experience/advice. I'd be so greatful. I can't wait to receive the date for my colposcopy appt. 
 

Thankyou xx

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    Hi there. 

    Yes I had exactly the same. My symptoms were vaginal discharge ALL THE TIME, conyatly on meds for BV, but also have lower back pain pelvic pain and basically just always feel like there is something wrong with me lol! 

    My smear results came back as both high-risk HPV a severe dyskaryosis. 

    I went for a colposcopy where they gave me a lletz at the same appointment. I must confess, it was so painful but I suppose us women go through it cus we are the strong species lol. I have not yet received my results but they could take 3 weeks, and I'm only a few days in.

    I am thinking the worst, but these forums help you to realise that soooo many ladies go through the same thing and it turns out to be ok. 

    I don't have any children so I couldn't imagine having to make decisions if I had. 

    Best of luck to u hunny. Keep us posted. 

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    Hi there. 

    Yes I had exactly the same. My symptoms were vaginal discharge ALL THE TIME, conyatly on meds for BV, but also have lower back pain pelvic pain and basically just always feel like there is something wrong with me lol! 

    My smear results came back as both high-risk HPV a severe dyskaryosis. 

    I went for a colposcopy where they gave me a lletz at the same appointment. I must confess, it was so painful but I suppose us women go through it cus we are the strong species lol. I have not yet received my results but they could take 3 weeks, and I'm only a few days in.

    I am thinking the worst, but these forums help you to realise that soooo many ladies go through the same thing and it turns out to be ok. 

    I don't have any children so I couldn't imagine having to make decisions if I had. 

    Best of luck to u hunny. Keep us posted. 

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