Evening all, I’m new here. Last year I my smear test result showed HPV but normal cells. The nurse told me not to worry as the HPV would clear but they would call me in for another smear in a year. It has now been exactly a year and after sex I noticed dark bleeding for a day for the first time ever. I was so scared because I know this is a sign. I rang my doctor for an emergency appointment and was given one, luckily. However, the female doctor was a complete bitxh, she made me feel awful and took some swabs. She said my cervix looked ok but was inflamed with some small blood spots. She couldn’t see a tumour. I have now been fast tracked to see a specialist in two weeks. Does anyone have any advice on this? I’m sooo scared, I can’t eat or sleep. I’ve told my husband and he is making things worse by worrying. The kids are beginning to notice. Please could you offer me any advice. I feel like complaining about the gp because she was awful.
Thanking anyone for any advice in advance.
Hi Sarah,
My consultant called me this morning giving me the all clear. However, he is concerned about my HPV and wants me to come in for regular check ups. I am happy and I will count my blessings. However, 
know I have HPV and it’s high risk so I am now thinking that I need to get checked every 6 months and will talk to my consultant about this. I’ve learnt so much through this group and the kind advicfrom you and others. I’m now thinking that there needs to be far more awareness of HPV and its link to CC. And CC in general. I’m at work and getting on with it but my thoughts are with everyone on is site
Hi Nina78
I’m so glad you’ve had such positive news! I’m sure your consultant will be able to advise on the frequency of the future check ups you will need, and these will hopefully be able to reassure you. Sometimes high risk hpv is persistent and hard to clear, and as there is no cure the best thing is regular monitoring to ensure it is not causing harmful cell changes.
I do agree there needs to be more education around hpv, but I’m not sure how that can be achieved. There is unfortunately still a stigma attached to it which is hard to dispel.
I’m very pleased for you, and appreciate you coming back to let us know how you’ve got on. Very best wishes for your future health checks!
Sarah xx
