2 years ago i had my smear and it came back as abnormal, had biopsy and was told i have hpv and CIN1. Every 6 months iv had to have the smears aswell as biopsys and has always stayed the same. I was told my immune system would probably fight it and id be fine, just have more regular smears. At my last appointment last week i told my consultant my aunt had just been diagnose with full blown cervical cancer and was in hospital that week having hysterectomy. I know it is not hereditary, but said i was scared for my health and that it wasnt any better. She agreed and has told me in couple weeks to go in and she will do a LEEP. Has anyone had the cin1 last that long and not gone away on its own? Also how bad is the process and what will i be like afterwards? Im a single mum to 2 small ds..