Hi all,
By reading lots on this forum, it sounds like I'm in an extremely similar position to lots of you (yay for not being alone).
I had my 2nd smear test done almost 2 weeks ago and on Wednesday received a letter saying I have low grade dyskaryosis & high risk hpv. I also had a separate letter saying my colposcopy is 16th June. Today I have received a letter saying that they "have felt it necessary" to change it to this Thursday coming!! I'm slightly confused as I thought low grade dyskaryosis wasn't really anything to threat about?
and if anyone has had these results, what is the common outcome? I know quite a broad question but quite curious to know.
Thank you you in advance for any replies :)
Hi there
And welcome to the same boat :-) I had a similar result (mine was borderline and high risk HPV) and my colposcopy was scheduled about 2 weeks later, but due to work commitments I moved it to last Friday. They didn't seem at all bothered about the idea of delaying it. I wonder whether they have perhaps just got a free appointment and are hoping you'll take it? I'd ring the hospital and ask why they 'thought it necessary' if I were you, although I really doubt it's anything sinister.
You're quite right, mild level does not normally elicit too much of a sense of urgency.
Remember that the smear is a small sample of cells, hence the colposcopy, at which the doc will be able to see exactly what is going on. If she sees any areas that look like they might be affected by cell changes, she'll probably take a biopsy, which gives a much clearer picture. This is what happened in my case, and I am now awaiting biopsy results, which will determine the next step. If it's mild, they will go for a "wait and see" approach, as these often sort themselves out. If it turns out to be moderate, I will be back for a LLETZ procedure to remove the abnormal cells.
If you are at all concerned or fearful about the colposcopy, please read my post "Scared Ladies - Please read" as I have described in detail what happens at the appointment and honestly, it really isn't bad. Just like a slightly longer smear test and no more uncomfortable.
Good luck, and here's hoping you get the "move along now, nothing to see here" result :-)
Thank you so much for your reply. Sounds awful but it really is reassuring that so many others have had/ having the same experience. I will have a flick through now and find your post :)
Hiya
A quick update which I guess illustrates why they take the 'better safe than sorry' approach and send us all for colposcopy. My results just came back and although the smear was borderline with high risk HPV, the biopsies came back as CIN2 (moderate dyskariosis) which does actually need treating. Drat!
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