Cin1 after colposcopy

[Laurasanford789]

Had a colposcopy following abnormal cells found on smear, moderate changes. Went to colposcopy in April nurse confirmed yes moderate changes, wouldn't do procedure at that time because I was due to go away next day. I have now had a letter following biopsy to say that it is cin1 they will do another colposcopy in 6 months ...anyone else had this happen? Why would it say moderate changes on smear and at the colposcopy appointment.. I am not second guessing what I'm being told I just don't understand it

Thank you

I don't think they grade them at smear stage?

@Loloblue hello, the letter following the smear said moderate cell changes found with HPV that's what was found when the smear test was sent off to be looked at sorry I might have worded it wrongly

Bumping incase anyone else has had this happen that might be able to advise.

I’ve heard the smear and colposcopy results are often different
my last smear showed low grade changes but the colposcopy showed nothing
I have to have another smear soon , I wish it would piss off now it’s been 5 years .

Results can differ between colposcopy and smear and sometimes visual results and cytology can also differ - any discrepancies will be taken to an MDT meeting.

Despite your smear showing moderate changes CIN1 can still resolve spontaneously hence the 6 month recall

Gotcha. They do vary. I had cin1 and I had loop procedure and been fine ever since. It's common. I know it's scary though.

Me too & if I remember correctly (we're going back over 30yrs ago) I had to have 6 monthly smears for the next 2yrs then yearly smears for another 3 years.
Ever since then touch wood 🤚🏼🪵 smears have been fine

Thank you for all you're replies ladies, I was going to call them and just ask for more clarity but not sure if to just leave it until next appointment 4 months time

How do it go OP?