Experiences with

Colposcopy

The nurse has referred me to colposcopy to see if they can do it with better equipment or pain relief. I took paracetamol before the first appointment which didn't do anything. I'm just wondering if anyone else has had experiences with colposcopy and what might happen. Thank you x

I had my Mirena coil removed today after having it for 4 years, during my colposcopy appointment. I just want to be hormone free for a little while and give my body a break after being on contraception for over 10 years.

I’ve recently had abnormal smear too and getting a colposcopy next week. I had a private transvaginal ultrasound which confirmed adenomyosis again and my GP have just said there’s not much change from my last scan so keep waiting, despite there being a big change in symptoms.

Hello,In January I had LLETZ treatment due to CIN1/2 changes in my cervix and they booked my check up appointment 6 months later. I booked the appointment for today as last week was my egg collection and when I went to the hospital today they said that because of the egg collection I have to wait 3 whole

I have a colposcopy scheduled for just after my next period which will be my first natural bleed after my second failed cycle. I had an appointment in august before my first cycle and they didn’t take a biopsy because I wanted to to ahead with the cycle.

I have just received an appointment for a Hysteroscopy in just over two weeks time following being diagnosed with Endo and Adeno. I'm very nervous as I have had colposcopies in the past which I found uncomfortable.They are planning to carry out the procedure and also take biopsies of my cervix at the

I would like to know if any women in the group have been diagnosed with HPV, had ASCUS or LSIL and how long did it take to clear the infection, and if not , did you have a LEEP surgery? I was diagnosed with hpv 2 years ago, both colposcopies came back CIN 0-1 but my third pap recently came back positive

hi everyone thank you for all your replies concerning my anxiety about upcoming Colonoscopy. It’s tomorrow!! After sleepless night I’m reading the blurb on the laxative that I have to start later on 😱 and notice under. Warnings and Precautions to talk to your doctor if you have heart/heart rhythm problems

Hi My names Brock I'm 45 I was diagnosed with IBS right about 30 after experiencing god awful constipation and very thin / small stools , I wad given a Colonoscopy just between 13-14 years ago now ,and it was negative, thus the IBS ruled , delt with the running to the Bathroom ,stomach pain , etc etc

I have to have a colonoscopy tomorrow morning (Thursday 9.30am) and am fasting today in preparation for it. I have been advised not to take my diabetic medication either today or tomorrow, which I understand. I am now down to 5mg of Prednisolone, aided by Methotrexate , which I usually take with my

Has anyone been on Apixiban and referred for a colonoscopy after testing positive for blood in stool. I’m consumed with fear having had a call from my doctor saying I would be referred for a colonoscopy. Told me my FIT result was 24.8 and that referrals are made for anything over 10. She (my doctor)

I have Ibs d/c/m I have fecal incontinence and cannot control it as it is mushy. My sister and brother have Ibs and they have had polyps removed. My sister had small ones and a large one removed recently. The consultant told her that if she had left it a few more months it would have definitely

I recently had a colonoscopy and endoscopy and it showed that I had two colon polyps which they removed. One was larger so they used a clip to stop bleeding but pathology came back as non ca. The endoscopy was normal. I had the endo done because ever since last summer I’ve been having bad stomach pain

Hi all I had a blood test recently and it showed a low Hg level. I looked at tests going back to my CABGx3 ten months ago and the level had been decreasing since the op. I questioned this with my GP and they basically hit the big red button. Turns out my iron levels have also been depleting and so I

I have a history of severe constipation and CT scan with dye confirmed I am still impacted . I now have a virtual Colonoscopy booked on Tuesday and have to take Gastrografrin tomorrow which I am petrified of taking even though I have taken Laxido for months and pooing for england. None of it makes any

Hi. To cut a long story short iv been having loads of symptoms for the last 2.5yrs a main one being gastro issues. I have constant abdominal/lower back/pelvic pain. I also get severe nausea and fatigue after eating. Iv had colonoscopy, endoscopy, small bowel capsule and nothing showed!!Losing the will

Where do I start? Rheumatology referred me for a colonoscopy, but wanted me to stay the day before and after rather than making it a day case. On the one hand, that turned out to be a good idea, but on the other hand, the care was dreadful. The prep had arrived in the post, but without instructions

I guess all I am looking for is reassurance . If youve responded to my posts before( And A Big Thank you) you know I have slow transit Bowel/IBS with several impactions over the last two years with no let up and just increasing packets of Laxido amongst other horrors and no respite. Now being sent

Hello, just joined, had a Colonoscopy after having awful left side pelvic pain and terrible night time urination every hour to 2 hours since last October. Dr. said Diverticulitis and this so why I’m urinating so much. Asked what to do and was just given a list of foods to avoid and go back to your Dr

hello community! So, I have noticed that gut health plays a huge role in our mental health. So, unfortunately to me, it's been more than one year that I have been struggling with gut problems which includes indigestion, bloating, constipation, heart burn, upper middle abdominal cramps that radiates to