Colposcopy hand hold needed !

[Givemeallthegin8]

I’m booked in for colposcopy on Friday. I had two previous smears with hvp which is why I have been referred.
I am up the wall with worry. I have had many issues with pain during smears and coil ( I had a post about this ) which I had to get removed after 6 weeks.
I never had pain with smears or having sex until randomly after my second baby (4 years ago)
Gp said I had a tilted cervix which may be the reason for the pain. Two different gps did smear, consultant placed coil -I was asleep , nurse took it out and they all said that there is nothing they can see which would cause any pain .

Ive been with DH for 18 years and never had issues but I just don’t enjoy sex as it’s so painful now. I’m wondering is it all somehow in my head ?
Im not sure what to do about Friday , my gp has prescribed one Valium to make it a bit easier but I feel like I just can’t go through with it . Would they put me to sleep for something like this ? I did ring and ask🙈but the nurse said they will take it very slow and I can take breaks when I need to.

I just feel like I can’t go through with it, I’ve built it up so much now that i know myself and making myself worse !

Has anybody been through anything like this before ? I’ve spoken to friends about it but no one has ideas!

Sorry for epic post

I've had 2 colposcopies following abnormal cells, also HPV related. Both after night shifts if I recall correctly. I also have a tilted cervix. Did the making fists under my bum trick to help, this is how they normally do my smears. They recommended I take paracetamol before the procedure. It was a little uncomfortable but mostly just wanted it over and done with so I could go to bed. I don't know anyone else who's had it done. It was pretty unmemorable so not traumatic in my experience. I hope someone can offer some more reassurance. I didn't want to read and not respond as I knew what you were asking about. It sounds scarier than it actually is.

I had a colposcopy earlier this year, the nurses were lovely and they understand how difficult it can be so are completely supportive, the colposcopy itself was no more uncomfortable than a smear although a little more invasive because of the stirrups.

I had to have a biopsy taken which was a sharp sting but lasted seconds, I think it took about 3 weeks for the results and then was referred for cold coagulation treatment but there's a range of different treatments they can refer depending on what they find.

I know it's hard not to worry but it's a quick appointment and do try to remember that they do this all day long. I would get somebody to drive you because it can be quite uncomfortable after and have a day at home with lots of chocolate & a hot water bottle, big hand hold for you but it's honestly not as bad as you think it will be

I’ve had a couple, followed by treatment for some cell changes. I was nervous but didn’t find the colposcopy much worse than a normal smear: this was pre-children though and I have since discovered that my pain threshold is seemingly quite high!

After the first one, I did apparently go very pale and the nurse doing it asked me to sit down for a few minutes before they let me go. I felt fine though! Plus, they let you watch it on a screen so you will be one of the few women who can say you know what your cervix looks like (not much if memory serves!)

Wishing you the best for it!

In fact, I had exactly the same treatment as you @Tiredmama21 I found that to be the ordeal, rather than the colposcopy! Although even the cold coagulation wasn’t bad enough to have a lasting impact: just the fact there were about 8 health care professionals in the room, including 3 doctors, made it more of an event.

Oh and, (last thing; I promise) if I remember correctly, by taking 2-3 biopsies, they actually managed to remove quite a bit of the area that had abnormal cells. It meant that when I had the cold coagulation, there wasn’t very much to remove.

I had a colcoscopy too and I too have a tilted womb it was uncomfortable but not too bad OP it's worth it and had went on to have two healthy pregnancies after having 2 x miscarriages. I must admit I hated injecting the cream afterwards tbh don't know if you still do that as it was a long time ago x

The Valium should help. I once got 5mg diazepam (generic Valium) tablets from the doctor as I felt too terrified to be able to go through with a procedure. One tablet worked a treat and stopped the anxiety.

I’ve had 5 colposcopy’s (and a leep procedure) the most recent this week. This was my first since having a baby and the build up and worry is so much worse than the colposcopy itself!
Once it’s done I always wonder why I got myself so worked up. I find the person performing the colposcopy is so much better than nurses doing a smear, and there’s always a lovely nurse there to chat away and distract you.
Easier said than done but just wanted to say you will be absolutely fine, and so proud of yourself when it’s done. It’s rubbish having to go through these things but it’s never as bad as you think it will be.
Wishing you the best

I have one of these procedures tomorrow and am also very nervous, there is no one to take me so I am worried about driving myself home.

I drove myself home. Was absolutely fine. No pain whatsoever.

Thank you clarrylove that is reassuring.

@Pumpkinsanddaisies best of luck , I’ll be think of you ! Please let me know how you get on

Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it

so I’ve gotten my period over night , will they still do it? Am hoping not 🤭

In my letter it says if you come in your period to ring them before you go.

My appointment isn’t until 16.40 but I will update as soon as I can.

How did it go @Givemeallthegin8 ?

Just got back from my procedure. I needed a biopsy which was quite sharp but only lasted a second or so. It definitely wasn’t pleasant and I did nearly faint but I think that was more because the room was so hot! But it wasn’t the worst. I’ve just taken some ibuprofen to help with the period like pain.

@Pumpkinsanddaisies glad it’s all over for you! I will also need a biopsy so not looking forward to it at all. They rang to confirm app and they said they will still do it even though I have my period. I was raging 🤭🤣

@grosgirl its tomorrow morning ! They’ve actually booked me in before clinic opens as they know I’m quite nervous . I’ve had two sections , knee surgery, core biopsy , and teeth pulled but nothing fills me with more dread then this . I’m normally such an easy going person with medical procedures 😭

With all of that under your belt, you’ll be absolutely fine! Let us know how it goes though.

Hope you are ok @Givemeallthegin8

Thanks ladies !

Delighted to say it went very well. Honestly even though they did a biopsy , the whole experience was better than a normal smear . They had the proper positioning beds so was much easier all round. They even said I can go back there for future smears 🙌

I was so nervous this morning but tried to stay positive, Thanks for the support- really appreciate it

Glad it went well, as well as a colposcopy can go. The chair movement really does help with the position and they are absolute experts at it.

Well done! Glad it went as well as it did and I hope the results are quick and positive!

Hi OP, I'm glad it went well. I had mine today which wasn't as bad as I expected! Have you heard anything back yet? X

@inbound glad you got yours over with too !
no results yet , takes 4-6 weeks!

Sorry I know this is an older post but just wondering how you got on OP? I had a colposcopy today (20 weeks pregnant!) and trying not to get too worried! They took a biopsy but said it could be up to 3 months for results and I'm a little anxious.