Any gynae hcp's about? Smear test results

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Just received results in post. Changes detected letter says re-test in 6 months.

BUT

history of female cancer in family inc cervical on both sides. Have been having bleeding during sex, between periods and after masturbating with toys for last few years which Gp's have put down to cervical erosion.

That's been happening since they stopped prescribing me combined pill as I was fat and 40 (even though I was on it as a medical treatment for endo not contraception at that time).

I am on mini pill now (new man).

I've had a shit past 10 YEARS so unfair that just as things seem to be starting to go in my favour (new man, dd ok, csa finally getting cm off ex, most rest of families health better) this happens.

Leaflet says make appointment if other symptoms. But I have little faith in local gp's (several misdiagnoses in last few years me and dd and lack of support except in crisis).

Would appreciate thoughts from health professionals who know their stuff in this area.

Fretting here can anyone help?

Nobody?

I don't know but bumping for you. Sending warm wishes.

Go back to your GP.

Thanks for bump. I am going to go to dr but will now be spending weekend fretting

If they want to retest in 6 months then it will be CIN1 - minor changes that will almost certainly return to normal by the time of your next smear.

The bleeding could be caused by cervical erosion. Would you feel more settled if this was confirmed by another HCP other than your GP. You could phone your sexual health clinic and ask for an appointment. Or could you afford a £200 for a private consultation with a gynaecologist? Would be worth it for your peace of mind.

Please try not to worry - if your smear results were a cause for concern they'd call you in for a colposcopy.

Thank you Pugsville for reply. Are you an hcp or have personal experience?

Not told anyone as don't wanna worry people.

Can't afford private. If it were its the test results ot just the bleeding I wouldn't be half as worried.

I'd go to a sexual health clinic.

It is unfair. I'm so sorry.

Not an HCP. Speaking from personal experience and a lot of research.

You're spooked because - as you say - after a rough decade, things are going well and this has thrown you. You're almost programmed for something to go wrong (I've been there 😀). However, every year tens of thousands of women are asked to have a repeat smear in six months. The vast majority will find their cells have returned to normal and, if not, a simple examination (colposcopy) is performed. This will help the HCP decide whether the cells need treating (often they don't) or they might decide to remove the cells - a quick procedure which half of Mumsnet appears to have undergone 😁

Cervical erosion usually sorts itself out but when you see your GP, tell her your concerns and make sure they reassure you.

Sorry - if you knew all that I've just typed out about colposcopy etc - didn't mean to come across as condescending.

Just re-read your OP and, given your mistrust of your GP, do go to your sexual health clinic. They are used to dealing with this kind of thing and will be able to give you reassurance.

I made myself ill with worry (in the days before the Internet) and it was totally unnecessary.

Are you in Scotland or England? Here's the info from Jo's Trust about what should happen in the case of a borderline test result. Repeat test after 6 months is the standard treatment in Scotland. In England (also confirmed on the NHS Choices website), the sample should be tested for HPV as well. What do your test results say?

I do think it would be beneficial to talk this over with an HCP who might give a toss about your other symptoms. Could you make an appointment with the senior nurse at your practice? Otherwise, I would talk to the Jo's Trust helpline - they support women with cervical abnormalities as well as a diagnosis.

Hi just to let you know not sure if it's the same but a few years ago I had bleeding after sex between periods and after toy use and pretty much anything I bled. I went to sexual health clinic and it was pelvic inflammatory disease I was so worried, they gave me an injection in my thigh and it stopped instantly no more bleeding pain cramps nothing and nothing since so maybe could be that?

Thanks for all the support. I'm in Scotland. Should I get tested for hpv? I'm very good at being sensible with sti protection. But ex cheated. Though I've never had any symptoms.

However both parents smoke heavily and I basically grew up in a thick fog! Plus as I said possible genetic factors.

PID caused by chlamydia or ghonnorea both of which I'm clear of. Irony is I was there for a sexual health screening and practice nurse was like 'oh you're due your smear too lets get that done'. She was nice.

Bleeding during/after sex etc has been going on for 5 years. I keep getting fobbed off!

Testing for HPV first is the way cervical screening is heading - certainly in Europe and I assume across the world. This is because the absence of one of the high-risk strains of HPV makes your chances of developing cervical cancer extremely low - info from Jo's Trust here. If you were able to throw some money at the problem, a private HPV test might be a useful way to go in terms of your peace of mind. But it does sound unnecessary based on you having a borderline result where the abnormality could well resolve itself before your next smear.

As your GP has diagnosed you with cervical erosion (which is not linked to cervical cancer), have you been offered any treatment?

I'd go to the GP note your family history and bow long you have had the systems. Note too that you are 40 still contributing to the NHS and have caring rezponsi ilktkes that would coat the state a huge amount if you weren't here. You have a genetic disposition. Insist on a gynae referral where you can go through your entire history.

No treatment for erosion not even properly investigated (this is no surprise to me. On obgyn matters my experience of nhs is shit!)