Experiences with

Cervical screening

I went for pap smear it didn't come back normal. So I had my cervic removed it still didn't remove all the cells. So I had to have a complete hystereoctomy the doctors said they got all the cells. I am worried that it may come back. What do you think?

So many members here have amazing stories of how it took 10 yrs or more to get diagnosed with Coeliac Disease or another condition that was in fact causing their symptoms. I think it would be useful for us to share these & our actual diagnosis so that newbies in search of help are better prepared when

I've thought for a while that one easy way of raising awareness of ovarian cancer would be to note the signs on the reverse of the letter that calls all women over the age of 25 to screening for cervical cancer. Everyone I have talked to about this thinks it's an excellent idea.

Hi Girlies, I hope everyone is well and as pain free as possible. I have my first smear test next week and I just wanted to ask a few questions about it, so here goes; Will it hurt more as I have endo and am I more likey to have an abnormal result come back because of the endo. I have googled

I posted earlier about whether having the mirena removed is painful and whether I can have a smear test done at the same time as I have put off my next test for many years. Now I have another issue - I want the mirena out urgently, as soon as I can get an appointment. However, last night I started

Hi all, I've no end of problems since I had mirena inserted during my lap in August. I've had lots of bleeding, awful contractions and terrible depression but my gynae said I could have it taken out in February so that's what im going to do. I'm really frightened about having it out though - how

Had a really busy week this week , got a few calls asking me if i'd be interested in doing some media coverage regarding misdiagnosis and late diagnosis of Ovarian cancer and how this is in turn detrimental to the outcome .... so i done 3 interviews for Scottish newspapers that were all in yesterday

Finally got round to having my smear done, with all the upset caused by diagnosis of PBC this had been sidelined for a while. I have got a small cervical polyp and am being referred to gynae, I am not that worried about it as I am asymptomatic with it (no bleeding, or pain). Anyone else had this,

I had an appointment yesterday to see my consultant. I had the Mirena fitted end of June so this appointment was supposed to be a follow-up to see if there had been any change in pain. I was fitted with it after adenomyosis was found in my womb via a MRI scan. So I end up seeing someone else who works

I have had this problem on and off for over 6 years. It only comes about every 4 to 6 months so can't really be described as a huge annoyance. When I tense my pelvic floor muscle it can hurt. Like a dull ache but only when it's tensed and not sharp or really painful. It is more to one side too. I first

well here we are and its nearly christmas and i get an invite in the post , ooooo lovely ? um no its for a cervical smear hmmm i suppose my legs will get some exercise the :)

This may be a bit too much information but i am getting to breaking point. I am 20 years old and have had endo for years. I had my laparoscopy in January in which they found webbing and lazered it off. Since then i have been on my period almost constantly and the pain is no better (go figures), I can't

Has anyone else had a scan between 10 weeks and 13 and not managed to get a good look at baby? I had mine yesterday got found it very difficult with normal ultrasound and so did vaginal ultrasound managed to get a glimpse before she lost it again. No picture which I was. Gutted about she said. As is

I am planning to become pregnant soon. Due to a long term medical condition I had to discuss and plan pregnancy with my doctor. My doctor says that I must have a smear test before becoming pregnant. Is this correct? Why? Has anyone else been told the same thing?

I've had a lap to remove endo, but I'm not old enough for smear tests I'm 21 and wondered what the statistics are? Thanks x

I feel like i just need to vent im so upset and worried right now and just feel really alone.. on top of having endo and constantly worrying about my fertility i now also had an abnormal cervical smear (first ever smear) which resulted in me having to go to the hospital for a colposcopy and biopsy..

Hey, I have just recently had the bad news that i have an abnormal pap result and also i need to go in to have a Colposcopy procedure done to check what is causing this and what treatment i will need.. has anyone been through this and had any treatment? x

Im so upset today.. on top of just getting my head around having and dealing with endo, i have just got my first smear test result back and have abnormal results.. i have to go for a colposcopy soon for further examination.. im so scared now that i wont be able to have kids.. its just one thing after

Today I have received a letter from my GP surgery to make appointment for a smear test. Must say I was quite shocked as I didn't think I would need to have any more after a total abdominal hysterectomy. Has anyone else had a smear after OC.

Hi Girls, I had my first gynae appointment on Friday. It was a complete waste of time. I've been bleeding constantly for over twelve months, if you count the time I was bleeding constantly on the Depo Jab then it's been over two years. I've had normal internals, ultrasounds, swabs (no smear test i'm