To think mid cycle bleeding is common

Thank you @coffeesaveslives dh is saying the same thing.
I have been searching online for symptoms that would rule anything serious out. I am also hoping the swabs the gp took will come back before my appt, and I am hoping so much that they'll show no abnormal cells. If anything does show, hopefully it is early judging on my overall symptoms. I have energy despite taking sedating meds to control epilepsy, no heavy bleeding, no spotting in first half of cycle. The spotting hasn't been every month, this month was the first time I have had this all through the luteal phase, which coincides with the cervix visual showing the irritation on the bottom end, no abnormal discharge. My cervix hasn't had any pain, i didn't't feel much during the check.I am hoping these are good signs, and pointing hopefully towards endometriosis. Fingers crossed, worst time of year with it leading up to Christmas as well.

Thank you. The GP I saw is really good, she is very experienced and specialises in women's health. She has been extra thorough in referring for all of the tests. I am very lucky to have seen her, she is in demand! She is also lovely, and a rare find.

Oh sorry to hear @LostTheMarble I think especially with having the abnormality a couple of years ago, and your pelvic pain. Maybe you could ask this gp to refer you for a scan/another cervical check, or a second opinion from a nother gp. It could be hormonal, especially with you being peri men. I'm unsure if the pill would balance the hormones out or not. I would definately ask for a nother check to find out the definate cause.
I found with my last smear test 6 months ago, the young nurse did it so fast she couldn't possibly have gotten a good visual of my cervix. The visual aspect is the main reason I go to them, because the hpv test itself you can do at home (the reliability of that I don't know though; I wouldn't trust myself to do it properly either).

Forgot to say @merryandbrightdelight if you don't have the NHS appt, it is really good. You can just click on test results and it shows them, you don't need to look at your full record. It is also great for showing appointments/referrals first.
I also have a GP app for my surgery where again you can just click on results, often they show before the letter even arrives. Might be worth checking.

I hope everything will be okay with you, and that you get your results soon. It does sound positive that the sensitivity is the norm for you.
My smears don't hurt, the check yesterday didn't hurt. I am hoping this is a good sign "for me", because this is my norm if that makes sense. I wish the gp had have said if I look at my record not to be concerned. I've been an anxious wreck since reading that. I don't know if endometriosis can cause both the pelvic pain and the cervical etroption, but she did mention that. Suddenly the USS hasn't been mentioned again. I am wondering if this would be decided depending on the result of the coloscopy. She has written back up routine gynaecology app 2 weeks after the coloscopy to discuss underlying causes. I wonder if this is when they would do the scan if needed.

@merryandbrightdelight I am so sorry that you have been experiencing that. Have you rang up to ask about your results? I think you need to let them know straight away about the heavy bleeding.

My appointment for the coloscopy is in 2 weeks time. They have also said I may need a hysteroscopy which scaring me a little, as I have heard they can be painful.

I had a smear 6 months ago which was normal, all of my smears have been normal, and no abnormalities have ever been found in the past, which is why this has all been a bit of a shock. During the cervical examination yesterday the GP said she could see an inflamed red part on the bottom. It didn't bleed when she first swapped it, but it did when she did it a second time. She then said this and all of my symptoms with my left pelvic hip & lower back pain could be endometriosis, nothing about any chance of cancer was mentioned. She fast tracked the coloscopy referral and I received an appointment for 2 weeks time, just 2 hours after my gp appt.
I looked on my gp record app, and is says fast track referral for suspected cervical cancer, but then in the box she has written "?endometriosis ."

I couldn't sleep last night.

Spotted this at the end of my appt email:

You may also need a hysteroscopy (a fine telescopic examination of the uterus).

Had anybody had this before? Is it painful?

Thank you @merryandbrightdelight that is good to know. Have they told you your results from the colposcopy? I wasn't sure if they tell you straight away, or later.

Gosh, the things women have to go through! I think I'll have to go alone, dh will need to pick the dcs up from school.

Thank you both. I have been contacted with an appointment for the colposcopy, it is in 2 weeks time. This was on the back of the GP referral this morning. It is worrying me that it is happening so fast, but I know they have to rule out the worst, even if there is such a tiny chance of it.

I'm trying not to worry, and to go about the build up to Christmas positively for my little dcs. Last year was bad enough, because my lovely dad died not long before it.

Ah, thank you so much for replying. I am 39, with 2 little dcs, and the whole thing has made me feel a bit sick.
Yes, I am so grateful. The GP is a lovely lady, specialising in women's health. She is one of the best in the practice, and I am really pleased to be seeing her. She said she looks forward to hearing how I got on. Hopefully that means she is quietly optimistic. I was expecting my cervix to look normal. I have had all of my smear tests, my last one only 6 months ago, and they have all came back as normal. This morning was unexpected to say the least.