HPV high risk and CIN1 again 6 years after LEEP

Hi everyone, 

new to the site I have been sponsoring cancer research every month since I was 19, I am now almost 38. 

6 years ago i had an abnormal smear with CIN1 and HPV. I had a biopsy a few weeks later, it came back as CIN2 so I had a LEEP treatment. Since then I have been on annual smears! They always come back as HPV positive but no abnormal cells. Except for my last one in April that has taken 8 weeks to get the results cause of Covid and it's now HPV positive with CIN1 again. I know people are in a worst situation than me but I am worried as it's been 8 weeks since the smear and god knows how long it might take to get my colonoscopy appointment  

I hope someone can help put my mind at rest. I am worried as last time I got CIN1 and the biopsy a few weeks later was CIN2 so it's been ages to get this result over 2 months. 
 

has anyone else been in this situation. Has anyone cleared HPV after over 6 years? Also, how can I find out the HPV strains I have, I have never been told but people seem to know on here? 
 

i am approaching 38 and doubt I will have children as I am gay and my partner is younger and wants to have them so can I ask they take my whole cervix away? 
 

I have private healthcare through work, I might ring my docs tomoz and if it's too long to wait for an appointment I might ask to go private. Has anyone gone private here? 
 

thanks all and wishing everyone here my best wishes and love to you all. Thanks for reading, 

Jody 

  • Hello Jody

    I'm sorry to hear that your recent cervical screening results came back showing some cell changes along with another positive HPV result. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious about things. 

    From the posts we've had here on the forum, it's not uncommon for CIN results to come back differently after a colposcopy so try and stay positive about this. 

    It may be by now that you've contacted the hospital already to enquire about waiting times. If you've not already got a date, it never hurts to ask about short notice cancellation appointments, if you're able to attend. 

    If you'd like to talk to one of our team of nurses for some advice you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. I'm sure they will be happy to talk things through with you. 

    I do hope that you don't that to wait too long for your appointment and that things are resolved quickly. Thank you for your continued support of Cancer Research UK. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator