Cells seen protruding from cervix during routine smear

Cervical screening (smear test)
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Hi, I've never used a forum for anything before, but I'm a bit worried and wondered if anyone had had similar stories... I had my routine smear test today and the nurse had to get a senior nurse in to look due to seeing 'cells protruding' from my cervix. They took the smear test, which will take 7 - 10 days for results and also took a photograph to make a referal with a gynocologist. 

I'm really not sure what to make of it, panic stations one minute, to it can't be anything too serious the next - the only symptom I can scrap is an increase in normal discharge. 

Any stories or info wouldbe greatly appreciated, I'm not very good at waiting!

Thanks 

 
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It sounds as though she has seen something potentially suspicious so has made the urgent referral. 

You're bound to panic but I did read that 90% of people referred this way don't have cancer. The good thing is that you will be seen quickly. 

My nurse fast-tracked me too and asked a doctor to come in and look at my cervix whilst the speculum was in to see what she thought and they both agreed it didn't look right and I needed the referral. However it turned out to be an ectropion. Which are normal and aren't related to cervical cancer. 

You should have your appointment fairly soon xx

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Thank you so much for your reply, you've helped put my racing mind to rest a good bit. 

Thank you and I hope your results come back good.

xx

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Thank you! I hope that yours do too. It's such a worrying time isn't it. Whilst my smear results weren't terrible I'm in such a state waiting for the biopsy results. Hopefully they'll be all good too xx