Hi all, I'm 29 years old and recently had some bleeding after sex with my partner of 9 years. I went to the GP the day after who did an examination and she said my cervix looks inflamed. She has now referred me for a Colposcopy. I am sick with worry about all of this! In my last smear, I tested positive for HPV which I was told was low-grade and not the kind to turn into Cancer and should clear on its own.
Alongside this, I've been having some burning/stinging sensations in my vagina. I have not experienced any pain of sorts, just some mild cramping similar to period cramps in the following days after the bleeding. I haven't had sex since as it scared me a bit. I'm worried about the colposcopy procedure and I'm also worried about what all of this could be and of course, potential cervical cancer. After some research, I've looked up cervicitis and PID which sound similar to what I am experiencing. Could anybody help or offer some advice? I'm worried my GP saw something which is why she immediately referred me for a colposcopy.
Hi RB95 and welcome to the Macmillan Community.
My name is Sarah, one of the Community Champions here (a volunteer for Macmillan) in the cervical cancer forum.
I can see have joined the cervical group already, so I’d like to suggest that you copy the post you have made here, and post it in the cervical group to introduce yourself there.
I’ll be happy to chat with you in the cervical group, and there are lots of other ladies there who have had exactly the same sorts of worries as yourself so you’ll be among others who can understand.
I hope to see you there!
Sarah xx
