To ask whether you had abnormal cells after smear test

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I had my smear test this week. In 2017 I had a normal result, but it doesn't say whether they tested for hpv. It just says no abnormal cells was found. I'm quite worried about it because I already have health anxiety which doesn't help :(

My understanding is the testing process has changed, previously they looked for abnormal cells whereas now they look for hpv, if they find hpv they will proceed to look for abnormal cells as the two are linked.

Try not to worry. Very common. Over the years I have had a few smears come back with abnormal cells. A few times they disappeared when having a follow up smear. 2 other times I had to have treatment which was fine. You will need a follow up as they will need to let you know how they are going to proceed ie go back in a few months for a repeat smear or they may do something else to see what type of cells they are

I've had abnormal cells for about 35 years. Occasionally requiring colposcopy, one laser thingy. Smear frequency has varied over the years too, from every 3 months, to every three years. I have the HP virus, first noted in my late teens. I'm on an annual call back at the moment. The good thing is that you're getting checked regularly so if anything should crop up, it can be dealt with quickly.

I had one last week too, they check for HPV, I forget exactly what she said about %ages etc, but the actual screening process is done twice and they'd let you know if you needed any follow ups.

I honestly believe it's a robust system & you have no need to worry. Anything 'wrong' and you'd have been told to make another appointment

Try not to worry, 🌷

(I had a fun week as I also had breast screening and flu jab 🙇🏻‍♀️

I seem to have read your post differently to everyone else?!