39 weeks pregnant, had colposcopy and biopsy for unusual finding on cervix

[MamaD2021]

Hi

Sorry in advance for the long post. I am a mess and looking for any advice/ similar experiences.

I had a bleed last week at 38 weeks told I had what looks like a cervical ectropian however the doctor was concerned about something on the side of this and requested a urgent colposcopy and wanted this before I deliver. Roll on yesterday I had the colposcopy and the doctor took one look and said biopsy now to the nurse I then said why he said because I think this looks malignant!! At this point it starts to become a blur.

My DH was present and as in as much shock as me he said he wasn’t sure what it was but it did look very usual and would sent the biopsy’s off and see me in his clinic in 1 week for the result so I have to wait now till next week to know for sure with the added complication I am due to give birth any day!

I then attended maternity triage and completely broke down to a lovely obstetrician who agreed to induce me this Wednesday to ensure I wouldn’t be in labour next week and could attend the appointment etc and the baby would be here and sorted. She also phoned the consultant from the morning and said that he had said he wasn’t sure what it was he didn’t know but he was concerned enough to biopsy a pregnant women which he rarely would do however it could be a number of things such as maybe CIN3, HPV infection or as he said malignancy.

I just don’t know how to process what’s happening I don’t know how to get through labour. I feel sad that my baby is coming out to a mum who’s so mentally struggling to process everything. I also have a 2 year old and soon to be new born and awaiting such results next week.

I don’t know what to gain from this post just looking for anyone with any similar experience etc or words of wisdom to try and calm me down. I am struggling to process I will be induced tomorrow when I am so mentally drained!

if you’ve made it to end of this thank you!!

This sounds very scary, I can offer no advice on sympathy, hopefully someone will come along shortly who has experience and knowledge.

Hi Mamad2021,
I hope all is well! Do you have an update regarding your situation?
Im currently going through a similar thing, went in with bleeding and the doctor said he is not happy with the look of my cervix. Urgent Colposcopy referral done and I’m currently waiting for my appointment.
Im worried to death about the outcome. Sending love your way xx

Hi @FTM1994, mine turned out to be a HPV infection nothing sinister. I found out the day I was being induced as my results came back that morning! I was up to date with my smears etc so the doctors had said that was a postive sign so hopefully if you’re up to date etc it will turn out to be nothing 🤞🏻. When the consultant rang me for my follow up he said that it was very unusual
looking but womens cervix’s do look very unusual when pregnant and it’s really hard to know without looking more closely or in my case having a biopsy. So hopefully it will just be them being careful. I wish you all the best I hope everything is ok!

Thanks for replying!
That’s amazing news, I’m so happy for you! I hope you and baby are well.
I had a smear in Jan this year and it came back normal which is reassuring, I think they urgently referred me because I’m pregnant but I’m not too sure. I’m hoping everything will be fine!
I just want the appointment to come through now so I know when I’ll be going! X