Newbie...

Cervical screening results
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Hi all

Had a phonecall from doctor on Thursday (which was a shock) saying results of smear were abnormal and that he was faxing the hospital for an urgent referral for within two weeks, is this normal?

Also asked about whether I had family and planning anymore...which got me thinking, or am I overthinking it?

So waiting for hospital appointment, but was going to ring doctor and see him as I don't know how abnormal results were, would he know this?

Thanks

Helen

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Hi Helen,

You could see the doctor but I'm not sure they could tell you much more. Abnormalities are graded CIN1, CIN 2 or CIN 3. They usually just monitor CIN1 but remove CIN2 and CIN3. This can be done by LLETZ under local anesthetic. It sounds like he has referred you for a colposcopy. If they see anything that needs further examination it is normal practice to be referred and seen within 14 days. The colposcopy is a way of getting a better look at the cervix and sometimes they take tiny samples to examine them.

Also them asking about family ect wasnt very appropriate as they dont know a lot until further examination, try not to overthink it .

Hope you hear back about your appointment soon, the waiting is the worst.

Best Wishes

Michelle

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Thanks Michelle, yes the waiting is worse....still taking the phonecall in. And I am overthinking things no doubt, it's just because of the questions the doctor asked etc, so made me think a bit more. Hopefully hear something it the next few days, seems longer because of the Easter/Bank Holiday and just want to get sorted lol.

Thanks

Helen

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well I received a letter to say they have received a letter to make an appointment with me, so they will either call or send a letter to confirm an appointment...wouldn't it have been easier just to send an appointment in the first place.

Also received confirmation tgat I tested HPV Positive and my smear showed abnormal cells.

So still waiting....

Helen