Inconclusive smear

[hannah1992]

Hi

2 years ago I had my first smear. The result came back inconclusive and to retest in 3 months. Within that 3 months my nan passed away and I was grieving as well as dealing with funeral arrangements etc. I was also working full time.

I got a reminder letter last year and it was one of them "stick it in the pile till you get round to dealing with it" scenarios. Anyway I've just had another reminder today so I've booked it for the 22nd.

Only now my anxiety has gone into overdrive and I'm thinking ffs what if there was something bad and I've left it and now it's full blown cancer even though I've read that inconclusive just means lack of sample

Please talk me down

Relax, it means they were not able to read the sample properly so come back in. Even if you have abnormal pap...they make you wait and come back in. I have dealt with abnormal smears that come and go, and been treated for abnormal cells...its okay. Get checked. Im sure you will be fine.

Thank you. I really on edge now thinking what if there was something and I've put it off now it's really bad.

Guess I'm being silly really

I didn't put mine off but was so stressed about it too. Mine was inconclusive then came back as borderline abnormal. They kept testing me for 2yrs then I had treatment. All fine, I'll go back in 6 months to check it's worked. Just as long as you go again and they can check they'll keep you right. Don't worry about it!

I had an abnormal smear. Next one was absolutely fine. Not necessarily anything to worry about.

Don’t worry but do get one now so you can make sure all is ok or treated if not.

Thanks everyone.

I'm so stupid but I wasn't in a good place for a long time.

I suppose dealing with it now is better than nothing.