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LetMeGo66 · 17/08/2018 05:51

3/4 y ars ago I had my first smear test, I had high grade cell changes, had them investigated, burnt away and my biopsy came back clear, no cancer. I was supposed to go back 6 weeks later to have another smear and check all the cells had gone but I’m ashamed to say I never went back. I haven’t had another smear test since that first one. I am so so stupid. I’ve since had a baby (10 months ago) and during the pregnancy everything was normal, I had to have a consultant check my cervix due to me having the cells burnt away previously just to check it all looked ok, she said my cervix looked healthy. Birth also went fine.

My problem is I’m now having abnormal spotting between my periods. Not exactly bleeding more like brown discharge and sometimes the tissue paper is pink when I wipe. I’ve booked a smear test for this Tuesday and I’m absolutely shitting myself. I don’t know now What I i was thinking risking my health I have 3 kids who need me but it was just one of those things I always said I’d get round to doing and I just never did. I know that the spotting could be something as simple as my body settling down after having a baby but I’m just thinking he worst here. Should I go see the doctor today and voice my concerns?

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LetMeGo66 · 17/08/2018 14:28

Anyone? 😔

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babyharibo17 · 17/08/2018 14:43

First off don't panic.

Most abnormal spotting is not a sign of cancer. If you've recently had a baby it could just be hormones settling. Are you on any hormonal contraceptives? These commonly cause spotting.
Definitely worth getting it checked but try not to worry - and always have regular smears

LetMeGo66 · 17/08/2018 16:12

Not on any contraception at the moment so it can’t be that. I’m not pregnant I’ve taken tests.

I’ve booked a doctors appointment for Monday too just so I can speak to the doctor and see what he says about it all.
Bleeding again today

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tribpot · 17/08/2018 16:32

Very easy to say, but try not to panic. You're not massively overdue for your next routine smear, although I'm surprised you weren't followed up for that smear you were meant to have after treatment. According to Cancer Research, more than 80% of women are treated successfully so the odds are that your spotting is related to having given birth quite recently rather than anything else.

You've done the sensible thing and booked a smear test. I don't know that the GP will have anything to say prior to that happening, but at least you should get some reassurance. Take care.

LetMeGo66 · 17/08/2018 17:41

That’s what I’m trying to tell myself, it’s just my body settling down after having a baby it’s just I have never in my life had spotting or irregular bleeding and I’ve had 3 babies.
I’m trying to be calm and enjoy my weekend but it’s just on my mind every time I go to the toilet and see the blood

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Bex4567 · 02/01/2023 11:37

How did you get on op

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