Vaginal vault smear

[Ritchy99]

Hi all

After having CIN3 diagnosed I had a total hysterectomy on 21sept I am home now but on discharge I read on the papers that I will be having a vaginal vault smearfor the next 9 years (I am 56). My surgeon told me I had a bulky cervix and uterus which has scared me. Looking on the net suggests this could be far more serious than I thought can anyone explain why I need these smears (which I am glad I am having) and should the bulky uterus and cervix be something I should worry about?

Thank you

Pauline

[AskEveTeam]

Hi Pauline,

It's normal and good practice to have follow up appointments after a hysterectomy. We suggest you ask your team for the reason behind a 9 year follow up plan? It might be better to go over this with our Nurse, Tracie on the phone? If you would like her to call you, please email your phone number to [e-mail]

Best Wishes,

Team Eve.

[Ritchy99 in reply to AskEveTeam]

Hi All

Thought I’d give an update.

I went to hospital on Friday for the results and I am relieved to say it was all clear.

I am so grateful that I have had the support of this site.

Any woman who has any gynaecology issues whether they seem small or large please please see your doctor and if necessary insist on having investigations. The sooner anything is treated the better.

Good luck everyone

Pauline

[AskEveTeam in reply to Ritchy99]

Hi Pauline,

Thank you for the update - this is fantastic news, we're so pleased to hear you're all clear!

Best Wishes,

Team Eve.