Hi everyone!
I have posted a couple of times on my journey and unfortunately I have had to wait an absolute age for my appointment for my colposcopy!
Anyway I am due to go in tomorrow (after what feels like a lifetime waiting!!)
My letter didn’t tell me if I would be receiving treatment on the day should i need it (I really hate how impersonal this whole horrible situation has been) and to be honest I’m anxious once again!
I can’t bear the wait of having to wait for treatment as this has already been 6 weeks and I haven’t yet got past my first appointment!
My results of my FIRST EVER SMEAR (lucky me!) was borderline changes and HPV positive. What I am hoping for is it will be CIN1 and I won’t have to have treatment, has anyone had this or has everyone had treatment straight away?
Also will they almost definitely take a biopsy? As this just adds an even longer wait on!
I was on the same boat as you three months ago low grade dyskaryosis (mild) and HR hpv. I waited 4 weeks for my colposcopy appointment. The procedure itself was not as painful than I imagined it was just like a smear but a bit longer.They will do biopsy as well just to get a clear picture. I have mild changes same as you and didn't get any treatment. As far as I know if you have mild changes (CN1) no treatment needed because they can go back to normal unlike CN2 and CN3 they need treatment. I know everyone is different but try to be positive. In my case my biopsy results came back as no sign of dysplasia just hpv virus. I will have a repeat colposcopy in a year time. So, try not to worry too much:)
I too had the same result back in September, and had a colposcopy approx 4 weeks later. I was told that they may do a biopsy and treatment if deemed necessary.
The process was a bit uncomfortable, but the three nurses who were in the room with me were absolutely brilliant - one held my hand the whole time! They sprayed some liquid onto my cervix, then scanned it with a camera - this produced something that looked almost like a 'heat map' showing potential areas of concern. The result of this was that my cervix looked absolutely fine (horray!) but on the vaginal wall they noticed a white patch and so wanted to take a biopsy of that. That scared me a bit, but they administered a local anaesthetic via injection - this didn't hurt at all, it felt like something was pressing against me. The biopsy was taken (I had to cough while they did it), which didn't hurt but was a bit uncomofrtable. It took about 10 days for the results of this to come back - which was all clear - and now I am back to 3-yearly smears.
I just wanted to share a bit of my experience in the hope that it would put your mind at ease.
I am at a later stage than you (One day post Leep procedure). However, all my checks at the women's clinic have been really fantastic and pain free!
I know every woman is different, so always keep an open mind, but I did not feel anything during my colposcopy. Some women feel a quick sting when the biopsy is taken but again, I didn't feel a thing. Maybe I have just been lucky so far.
Have a good rest tonight and breath easy tomorrow. You will be OK and it will be over before you know it.
Hi, just to say hope you’re appointment goes well today. I had the same thing where my letter was unclear on whether having just colposcope or treatment as well at the same time, but I think that’s because they won’t always know what is the best course of action until they take a look. From my experience (3 days ago) the colposcope was fine, just like a slightly longer smear with fluids dabbed on. Whilst none of us relish the idea of a lletz, try to remember it’s for a really good reason. Good luck x
I got a bit teary as I got there just because I have been so overwhelmed!
Anyway the doctor did inform me that it was definitely not cancer and no malignant cells before he examined me which is a huge relief, had my test which was ok. The nurses were amazing again thank god! And had 2 biopsies, I didn't get told anything though so can I take it as its nothing serious?
They said a letter will be sent to say if I need treatment of just a yearly smear. However I wasn't able to see the screen so I don't know how much of my cervix went white?