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Smear Tests Part 5
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Don’t think there’s a thread running already.
Just had my results, all clear. Always a relief.
Ladies are you uptodate with yours? "
That's fantastic news xx |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
I had mine 2 weeks ago on Friday, haven't had the results yet. I'm going to call if I don't get anything in the post tomorrow.
To anyone putting it off: Just go, it's so important, could save your life and literally takes under a min for the actual test! |
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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago
Away with the fairies (Liverpool to you) |
Did it Monday so I have that lovely 2 week wait ahead 
On a slightly different note my sister (who gets hers done regularly) has just had her cervix lasered because she has abnormal cells 
Proves that regular testing does find any changes to your body ladies  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The last one I ever had in 2011 resulted in a hysterectomy in 2012 ... So do go ladies ... A few minutes embarrassment is nothing compared to the alternative...
Great news to all who have had the all clear xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Got mine Friday, followed by an appointment for a small lump on my boob, I’m sure it’s just fatty tissue like last time but best to be checked over than leave it.
Geeky x |
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I had an abnormal smear last year and had to have the cells removed. Got to wait til the six months are up for another smear and fingers crossed all cells will have grown back normal.
Anyone hesitating or putting it off just do it.
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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago
Paisley |
I’m up to date with my smear and my bowel testing. The joys of turning 50.
I had mesh removed in January and have since been told I have gallstones, Diverticulitis and an inflamed bowel. I’ve to go for another MRI.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I had an abnormal smear last year and had to have the cells removed. Got to wait til the six months are up for another smear and fingers crossed all cells will have grown back normal.
Anyone hesitating or putting it off just do it.
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Me too, I had this done in January, the ladies who are awaiting results, I heard very quickly that I needed treatment, it was only 4 days later. So please don’t worry too much, and I hope you all hear soon x |
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Had mine on the 11th of this month got the results back really quick within a week all was good thankfully i was really worried as my last one was 9 year before i will never ever leave it that long again .
The same goes for checking breasts I spent all of 2017 fighting breast cancer i discovered a lump while applying fake tan i had NEVER checked before if i hadnt found it that day it would not have been discovered until 3 years later at the routine mammogram if I reached 50
PLEASE take time to do regular checks
Both guys and girls no matter what age x x x
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Had mine on the 11th of this month got the results back really quick within a week all was good thankfully i was really worried as my last one was 9 year before i will never ever leave it that long again .
The same goes for checking breasts I spent all of 2017 fighting breast cancer i discovered a lump while applying fake tan i had NEVER checked before if i hadnt found it that day it would not have been discovered until 3 years later at the routine mammogram if I reached 50
PLEASE take time to do regular checks
Both guys and girls no matter what age x x x
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That’s good advice about checking your breasts too. I hope you are on the road to recovery now. x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had an MRI scan on Sunday morning find out on the 14th of June if my cancer has gone ladies make sure you have all your checks and congrats to those that have been given good results xx |
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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago
Dudley |
"I had an MRI scan on Sunday morning find out on the 14th of June if my cancer has gone ladies make sure you have all your checks and congrats to those that have been given good results xx"
Hope you get the all clear |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I had an MRI scan on Sunday morning find out on the 14th of June if my cancer has gone ladies make sure you have all your checks and congrats to those that have been given good results xx
Hope you get the all clear "
Thanks Keeley x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Mine was on Thursday...
Anyone else struggle not to get horrifically turned on by the embarrassing nature and the speculum? No? Just be me?
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You're not on your own there! Latex gloves and lube 
Being serious though, get it done. I had abnormal cells last year. Had colposcopy and lazer removal.
Six months later had my next smear. Showed slight changes and told not to worry and don't need another smear for 3 years. I'll be pushing for one in a year as I went from having clear results every time to moderate changes. |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"Bumping this thread."
Good shout, it's so important to go for these checks.
A lady I work with is a year overdue, she's gone/going through menopause and hasn't had a period for 2 years but he's just started bleeding. She's going to hospital next week for scans etc 
2 minutes could save you. |
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I started a thread earlier but I don't think there's been any joy. I have CIN1 with a small area of CIN2 and and a loop insertion,my doctor at the hospital just seems to intent on getting me to have a hysterectomy.
Has anyone ever had this where it's regressed? |
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"I started a thread earlier but I don't think there's been any joy. I have CIN1 with a small area of CIN2 and and a loop insertion,my doctor at the hospital just seems to intent on getting me to have a hysterectomy.
Has anyone ever had this where it's regressed?"
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"I started a thread earlier but I don't think there's been any joy. I have CIN1 with a small area of CIN2 and and a loop insertion,my doctor at the hospital just seems to intent on getting me to have a hysterectomy.
Has anyone ever had this where it's regressed?
*had"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just got my results - have to go for a colposcopy. Not nice but better to be safe than sorry. "
I had one. It’s really not that bad honestly. Although they do ask if you want to watch on the camera I politely declined! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who agrees on reducing the age from 25 to 18 I think it's a great idea x
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Not possible. I’ve had arguments at the docs over this but apparently the risk of miscarriage later on in life is a lot higher if you have them done younger so that’s why they won’t. |
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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago
Hull |
"Just got my results - have to go for a colposcopy. Not nice but better to be safe than sorry.
I had one. It’s really not that bad honestly. Although they do ask if you want to watch on the camera I politely declined! "
Yeah I’ve had one before and also declined the invite to view the procedure  My cervix tilts a bit though so it’s sometimes a struggle with smear tests. I get a bit anxious. The last smear I had I was convinced I was going to shoot the speculum across the room because I was so tense  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm up to date, I had my first ever one just over a year ago due to having vaginismus but my lady doctor let me put the spec in myself, after that I never felt a thing, so if some of you are putting it off due to fear, talk to your doctor! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Up to date and had further checks. My cervix stresses me out a lot after surgery to remove CIN3 cells and annual checks ever after. Apparently it’s very ‘friable’. |
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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago
Hull |
"I'm up to date, I had my first ever one just over a year ago due to having vaginismus but my lady doctor let me put the spec in myself, after that I never felt a thing, so if some of you are putting it off due to fear, talk to your doctor! "
What a great idea! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Don’t think there’s a thread running already.
Just had my results, all clear. Always a relief.
Ladies are you uptodate with yours? "
Haven't had one for six years. Or a period
You don't need to after a hysterectomy |
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"Really should go. I'm about 2 years overdue.
GET THAT APPOINTMENT BOOKED WOMAN!!!!!
I'm up to date "
I'll only go to find out or not, so I've an indication of life expectancy. I wouldn't have treatment, I'll bow out gracefully. |
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"Did it Monday so I have that lovely 2 week wait ahead
On a slightly different note my sister (who gets hers done regularly) has just had her cervix lasered because she has abnormal cells
Proves that regular testing does find any changes to your body ladies "
I also had abnormal cells and had the LETS opp, it is sooo important to get it done. |
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By *qua vitaeWoman
over a year ago
Shropshire/Midlands |
Please keep up with your screening. Just a couple minutes of discomfort and embarrassment may prevent further invasive treatment or cancer later on.
Even though I kept up all my appointments, I was recently diagnosed with CIN3 in May. After 2 treatments over the summer, I’m now having a hysterectomy on the advice of the consultant.
Colposcopies are nothing to be frightened of. They’re lovely and very professional up at the hospital. I had a dedicated nurse chatting to me the whole time and they make you a cup of tea afterwards. We were all chatting together, even the consultant. Quite strange but funny scenario whilst having it done, have the consultant peer over my legs to occasionally chat to me, whilst he carried out the procedure! |
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"Please keep up with your screening. Just a couple minutes of discomfort and embarrassment may prevent further invasive treatment or cancer later on.
Even though I kept up all my appointments, I was recently diagnosed with CIN3 in May. After 2 treatments over the summer, I’m now having a hysterectomy on the advice of the consultant.
Colposcopies are nothing to be frightened of. They’re lovely and very professional up at the hospital. I had a dedicated nurse chatting to me the whole time and they make you a cup of tea afterwards. We were all chatting together, even the consultant. Quite strange but funny scenario whilst having it done, have the consultant peer over my legs to occasionally chat to me, whilst he carried out the procedure! "
Cup of tea flipping heck I was just shown the door after mine. |
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"Who agrees on reducing the age from 25 to 18 I think it's a great idea x
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Absolutely! It’s disgraceful that younger women are dying because they can’t get tested.
I had my 1st test at 18, my gp at the time ignored guidelines and tested every woman who had ever been sexually active regardless of age. At age 19 I had laser removal of abnormal cells. If it were not for my doctor and her blatant ignoring of guidelines I would most likely not be here now! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Please keep up with your screening. Just a couple minutes of discomfort and embarrassment may prevent further invasive treatment or cancer later on.
Even though I kept up all my appointments, I was recently diagnosed with CIN3 in May. After 2 treatments over the summer, I’m now having a hysterectomy on the advice of the consultant.
Colposcopies are nothing to be frightened of. They’re lovely and very professional up at the hospital. I had a dedicated nurse chatting to me the whole time and they make you a cup of tea afterwards. We were all chatting together, even the consultant. Quite strange but funny scenario whilst having it done, have the consultant peer over my legs to occasionally chat to me, whilst he carried out the procedure! "
My experience of the problems leading up to, and during my hysterectomy were far, far less pleasant |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Who agrees on reducing the age from 25 to 18 I think it's a great idea x
Absolutely! It’s disgraceful that younger women are dying because they can’t get tested.
I had my 1st test at 18, my gp at the time ignored guidelines and tested every woman who had ever been sexually active regardless of age. At age 19 I had laser removal of abnormal cells. If it were not for my doctor and her blatant ignoring of guidelines I would most likely not be here now!"
Similar experience here. I was tested at 23 and it saved my life |
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"Really should go. I'm about 2 years overdue.
GET THAT APPOINTMENT BOOKED WOMAN!!!!!
I'm up to date
I'll only go to find out or not, so I've an indication of life expectancy. I wouldn't have treatment, I'll bow out gracefully. "
That is my attitude too. I had my first ever smear this year, only because I wanted a coil. Otherwise I wouldn't have had one. |
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By *r MoriartyMan
over a year ago
The Land that time forgot (Norfolk) |
"Just got my results - have to go for a colposcopy. Not nice but better to be safe than sorry.
I had one. It’s really not that bad honestly. Although they do ask if you want to watch on the camera I politely declined!
Yeah I’ve had one before and also declined the invite to view the procedure My cervix tilts a bit though so it’s sometimes a struggle with smear tests. I get a bit anxious. The last smear I had I was convinced I was going to shoot the speculum across the room because I was so tense "
Interesting |
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"Really should go. I'm about 2 years overdue.
GET THAT APPOINTMENT BOOKED WOMAN!!!!!
I'm up to date
I'll only go to find out or not, so I've an indication of life expectancy. I wouldn't have treatment, I'll bow out gracefully.
That is my attitude too. I had my first ever smear this year, only because I wanted a coil. Otherwise I wouldn't have had one."
Am I understanding that right? I have pre-cancerous cells and only know because of my regular smears. So you wouldn't have treatment? |
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"Really should go. I'm about 2 years overdue.
GET THAT APPOINTMENT BOOKED WOMAN!!!!!
I'm up to date
I'll only go to find out or not, so I've an indication of life expectancy. I wouldn't have treatment, I'll bow out gracefully.
That is my attitude too. I had my first ever smear this year, only because I wanted a coil. Otherwise I wouldn't have had one.
Am I understanding that right? I have pre-cancerous cells and only know because of my regular smears. So you wouldn't have treatment?"
Nah, not unless something of epic proportions changed in my life. The way I see it I'm just using up valuable oxygen someone else could use.
If I had someone to share my life with who would stand by me through thick and thin then yes, but other than that I can't see any real reason to extend a life that's got fuck all written in the future. |
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"Really should go. I'm about 2 years overdue.
GET THAT APPOINTMENT BOOKED WOMAN!!!!!
I'm up to date
I'll only go to find out or not, so I've an indication of life expectancy. I wouldn't have treatment, I'll bow out gracefully.
That is my attitude too. I had my first ever smear this year, only because I wanted a coil. Otherwise I wouldn't have had one.
Am I understanding that right? I have pre-cancerous cells and only know because of my regular smears. So you wouldn't have treatment?
Nah, not unless something of epic proportions changed in my life. The way I see it I'm just using up valuable oxygen someone else could use.
If I had someone to share my life with who would stand by me through thick and thin then yes, but other than that I can't see any real reason to extend a life that's got fuck all written in the future."
I must add though, I don't have any concerns with others getting treatment, and would stand by anyone that does. I just think that's my lot ya know. I'm not afraid of death, Christ, the amount of times in my life I've wanted to embrace it is plenty I tell ya. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Im a nurse, and do smears all day long. We've seen it all before, we dont care if you've shaved your foof or legs, dont care about toenails.
Id rather you had 15 mins of akwardness with me than no smear at all.
It should not be painful!! Uncomfortable yes, but not painful.
Ive done girls first smears, womans last smears, and those very very overdue! Please please book an appointment.
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The test is not a screening for cancer, but tests for Human papilloma virus (HPV) which can cause cell changes. 1 in every 10 will have had hpv at sometime in their sexual life, most of the time the body deals with it itself, but the odd time it doesnt is when cell changes can happen.
Yes you still need one if not sexually active, yes you still need one if you are a gay woman, yes you still need one if you are beginning fem to male trans.
We are trained to support women who have had sexual\domestic\fgm. Please please come in.
Feel free to ask anything! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’ve just had mine and was 3 years overdue. Luckily it was all clear but after my mum recently diagnosed with cancer, it gave me the kick I needed to get on top of things. |
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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago
Hull |
"Just got my results - have to go for a colposcopy. Not nice but better to be safe than sorry.
I had one. It’s really not that bad honestly. Although they do ask if you want to watch on the camera I politely declined!
Yeah I’ve had one before and also declined the invite to view the procedure My cervix tilts a bit though so it’s sometimes a struggle with smear tests. I get a bit anxious. The last smear I had I was convinced I was going to shoot the speculum across the room because I was so tense
Interesting"
No wizard’s sleeve on me, even when I’m relaxed  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just got my results - have to go for a colposcopy. Not nice but better to be safe than sorry.
I had one. It’s really not that bad honestly. Although they do ask if you want to watch on the camera I politely declined!
Yeah I’ve had one before and also declined the invite to view the procedure My cervix tilts a bit though so it’s sometimes a struggle with smear tests. I get a bit anxious. The last smear I had I was convinced I was going to shoot the speculum across the room because I was so tense "
I have to get into some kind of yoga pose to find my cervix. It’s takes a little while but a few giggles later and they finally find it. |
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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago
Hull |
"Just got my results - have to go for a colposcopy. Not nice but better to be safe than sorry.
I had one. It’s really not that bad honestly. Although they do ask if you want to watch on the camera I politely declined!
Yeah I’ve had one before and also declined the invite to view the procedure My cervix tilts a bit though so it’s sometimes a struggle with smear tests. I get a bit anxious. The last smear I had I was convinced I was going to shoot the speculum across the room because I was so tense
I have to get into some kind of yoga pose to find my cervix. It’s takes a little while but a few giggles later and they finally find it. "
I had my colposcopy on Tuesday and I told them I was nervous and they were absolutely lovely about it. We ended up having a right laugh. In fact I had to tell her to stop making me laugh in case i shot the speculum out - she just said not to worry they’d seen it all before . So much different to one of my first ever smear tests where the doc slapped me on my stomach and barked at me to relax adding ‘ I don’t know how you manage to have sex’ Thank god times have changed since then |
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"Really should go. I'm about 2 years overdue.
GET THAT APPOINTMENT BOOKED WOMAN!!!!!
I'm up to date
I'll only go to find out or not, so I've an indication of life expectancy. I wouldn't have treatment, I'll bow out gracefully.
That is my attitude too. I had my first ever smear this year, only because I wanted a coil. Otherwise I wouldn't have had one.
Am I understanding that right? I have pre-cancerous cells and only know because of my regular smears. So you wouldn't have treatment?
Nah, not unless something of epic proportions changed in my life. The way I see it I'm just using up valuable oxygen someone else could use.
If I had someone to share my life with who would stand by me through thick and thin then yes, but other than that I can't see any real reason to extend a life that's got fuck all written in the future.
I must add though, I don't have any concerns with others getting treatment, and would stand by anyone that does. I just think that's my lot ya know. I'm not afraid of death, Christ, the amount of times in my life I've wanted to embrace it is plenty I tell ya."
But you're still young and you don't know what's in the future Peach and you have your son to live for. If it's just a case of taking something out of your body you don't need anyway to insure you live wouldn't you then?
I understand what you're saying mind I don't have a partner to stand by me or look after me and no family close by,I'm not sure how well my kid's could look after me to be fair and my womb has been utterly pointless to me as I could never give birth to my own children,but I do own it to my girl's to fight to live if the need ever arises.
My hospital doctor keeps suggesting a hysterectomy which I'm resisting at the moment. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Peach this makes me very sad to read you are a beautiful strong funny woman and I'm sure lots of people think the world is a better place for having you in it your son especially I had my treatment and would do it all again if it meant I had longer with my boys xx |
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"Really should go. I'm about 2 years overdue.
GET THAT APPOINTMENT BOOKED WOMAN!!!!!
I'm up to date
I'll only go to find out or not, so I've an indication of life expectancy. I wouldn't have treatment, I'll bow out gracefully.
That is my attitude too. I had my first ever smear this year, only because I wanted a coil. Otherwise I wouldn't have had one.
Am I understanding that right? I have pre-cancerous cells and only know because of my regular smears. So you wouldn't have treatment?
Nah, not unless something of epic proportions changed in my life. The way I see it I'm just using up valuable oxygen someone else could use.
If I had someone to share my life with who would stand by me through thick and thin then yes, but other than that I can't see any real reason to extend a life that's got fuck all written in the future.
I must add though, I don't have any concerns with others getting treatment, and would stand by anyone that does. I just think that's my lot ya know. I'm not afraid of death, Christ, the amount of times in my life I've wanted to embrace it is plenty I tell ya.
But you're still young and you don't know what's in the future Peach and you have your son to live for. If it's just a case of taking something out of your body you don't need anyway to insure you live wouldn't you then?
I understand what you're saying mind I don't have a partner to stand by me or look after me and no family close by,I'm not sure how well my kid's could look after me to be fair and my womb has been utterly pointless to me as I could never give birth to my own children,but I do own it to my girl's to fight to live if the need ever arises.
My hospital doctor keeps suggesting a hysterectomy which I'm resisting at the moment."
Hysterectomy yes, anything where the treatment was gruelling I really don't think I would. I'll never forget the day my cousin died. He obviously didn't have anything wrong with his female anatomy, but he'd been through treatment after treatment from the age of 7 until 32. When it came back elsewhere the last time he'd given up. Refused treatment. I saw him the day before he died, even though he was hooked up to morphine we had the best time, we laughed, we cried, we said our goodbyes and I've never seen another human being in all of my time with a look of such relief on their face. He was tired and ready.
We were more like brother and sister growing up and it still breaks my heart thinking of all the pain he endured, the uncertainty, the bad news again and again. Once he made his decision he planned, he planned everything for his own funeral, so it was just so and perfect. |
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"Really should go. I'm about 2 years overdue.
GET THAT APPOINTMENT BOOKED WOMAN!!!!!
I'm up to date
I'll only go to find out or not, so I've an indication of life expectancy. I wouldn't have treatment, I'll bow out gracefully.
That is my attitude too. I had my first ever smear this year, only because I wanted a coil. Otherwise I wouldn't have had one.
Am I understanding that right? I have pre-cancerous cells and only know because of my regular smears. So you wouldn't have treatment?
Nah, not unless something of epic proportions changed in my life. The way I see it I'm just using up valuable oxygen someone else could use.
If I had someone to share my life with who would stand by me through thick and thin then yes, but other than that I can't see any real reason to extend a life that's got fuck all written in the future."
Wind your neck in!! |
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over a year ago
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Woah this thread has just reminded me so thank you!
I got my first letter to book my first smear test a couple of weeks before my 25th birthday in July and I was meant to book it but put the letter in the drawer and totally forgot until seeing this thread!
Does it hurt?! Haha!
I’m going to read all replies now! |
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Hysterectomy yes, anything where the treatment was gruelling I really don't think I would. I'll never forget the day my cousin died. He obviously didn't have anything wrong with his female anatomy, but he'd been through treatment after treatment from the age of 7 until 32. When it came back elsewhere the last time he'd given up. Refused treatment. I saw him the day before he died, even though he was hooked up to morphine we had the best time, we laughed, we cried, we said our goodbyes and I've never seen another human being in all of my time with a look of such relief on their face. He was tired and ready.
We were more like brother and sister growing up and it still breaks my heart thinking of all the pain he endured, the uncertainty, the bad news again and again. Once he made his decision he planned, he planned everything for his own funeral, so it was just so and perfect. "
Oh right well that is completely understandable and incredibly sad. There's only so much pain you can withstand especially if it was for most of his life. |
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"Woah this thread has just reminded me so thank you!
I got my first letter to book my first smear test a couple of weeks before my 25th birthday in July and I was meant to book it but put the letter in the drawer and totally forgot until seeing this thread!
Does it hurt?! Haha!
I’m going to read all replies now!"
I've never had any problems or pain, over in 5 mins if that. |
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By *_Yeah19Couple
over a year ago
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Easy peasy about a year ago, good opportunity to ask them to do a STI screen too ‘whilst they’re down there’
Was chatting to the nurse about kids birthday parties as you do! Never had a negative experience, just one of those things you get on and do
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Yes passed its MOT last month. Had hysterectomy in May but kept cervix so still need smears. Always have been clear thankfully.
Its so important especially on this scene due to HPV exposure. Any cell changes would be picked up etc before becomes cancer, its about prevention. |
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over a year ago
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I was booked in for yesterday and just as I went to bathroom to 'freshen up', my body decided to scupper the whole thing.
Rebooked for next week after an awkward conversation with the doctor's receptionist |
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"No been asking me for five years and I put it off, guess I'm in the percentage that doesn't want to know if bad news "
Its every 3years until your 50 then every 5years. Its about prevention b4 cells change to cancer, if picked up early then its treatable. |
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By *eejay2015Woman
over a year ago
somewhere in Buckinghamshire |
"Don’t think there’s a thread running already.
Just had my results, all clear. Always a relief.
Ladies are you uptodate with yours?
Haven't had one for six years. Or a period
You don't need to after a hysterectomy "
That's only true if your cervix was removed with the uterus. If it remains, smears are still advised. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Check up went well refered to the hrt clinic and told to have my implant out xx
Glad it went well. Hopefully having the implant removed with help too xx"
Yes fingers crossed xx |
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8 out of 10 people who are sexually active will have HPV at some point (I have a Fellowship in Public Health and worked in the sexual health area for 10 years) - good news, most of those having HPV (90%) will clear the infection within 6 months or so. It’s an extremely common virus and there are about 120 different (geno)types, some of which are ‘high risk’ - for example HPV16 - meaning they have the potential to cause cancer: that’s potential, not an absolute. Other types, e.g. HPV1 are responsible for plantar warts and are innocuous |
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By *qua vitaeWoman
over a year ago
Shropshire/Midlands |
"Just got my results - have to go for a colposcopy. Not nice but better to be safe than sorry.
I had one. It’s really not that bad honestly. Although they do ask if you want to watch on the camera I politely declined!
Yeah I’ve had one before and also declined the invite to view the procedure My cervix tilts a bit though so it’s sometimes a struggle with smear tests. I get a bit anxious. The last smear I had I was convinced I was going to shoot the speculum across the room because I was so tense
I have to get into some kind of yoga pose to find my cervix. It’s takes a little while but a few giggles later and they finally find it.
I had my colposcopy on Tuesday and I told them I was nervous and they were absolutely lovely about it. We ended up having a right laugh. In fact I had to tell her to stop making me laugh in case i shot the speculum out - she just said not to worry they’d seen it all before . So much different to one of my first ever smear tests where the doc slapped me on my stomach and barked at me to relax adding ‘ I don’t know how you manage to have sex’ Thank god times have changed since then "
Yes, my recent experience (see further above), has been much better than they used to be. Aged 14, virgin, never had a ‘proper’ boyfriend, second time ever examined, first time with the consultant (Chinese woman), beng slapped on my belly and being shouted out to ‘relax’. My mother to this day says how horrible she was...
I find them now much more transparent with their treatments and knowledge, their friendliness (I’m on first name terms with my consultant), asking for consent to do things (had nurse practitioner today at my pre-op, ask for my consent to take my blood) and once in the system, how quick they work (booked in for hysterectomy within 6 weeks). Perhaps it depends which health authority you’re in on how you’re treated.
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I’m glad someone started this & bumped it as my threads all filled up!!
My 1st smear test saved my life. If i’d had to wait until I was 25 I’d have been dead.
Many years & far too many treatments later, I’n being given a hysterectomy. Everything out - ovaries, cervix & top of vagina too as it’s too risky to leave in. I can’t wait!!! |
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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago
Paisley |
"I’m glad someone started this & bumped it as my threads all filled up!!
My 1st smear test saved my life. If i’d had to wait until I was 25 I’d have been dead.
Many years & far too many treatments later, I’n being given a hysterectomy. Everything out - ovaries, cervix & top of vagina too as it’s too risky to leave in. I can’t wait!!! "
Good luck. Hope it all goes well. Fx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was booked in for yesterday and just as I went to bathroom to 'freshen up', my body decided to scupper the whole thing.
Rebooked for next week after an awkward conversation with the doctor's receptionist "
Hope you got it sorted. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Don’t think there’s a thread running already.
Just had my results, all clear. Always a relief.
Ladies are you uptodate with yours? "
I’ve never had one. I’m now old enough to get one, but can’t. I will in about a year |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've just undergone LLETZ treatment for CIN 2 - abnormal cells found that I would have been unaware of if I hadn't gone for my routine smear test. I've my fingers crossed that I don't need further treatment, but I'm incredibly glad that I went. I'd rather be told they had found something that could develop into cancer, than be told it was cancer. Please don't delay the testing ladies x |
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I forgot to start part 4
I’m religiously up to date & tested every 6 months. Had my last one now though as total (possible radical) hysterectomy is imminent. I hardly have any cervix left after so many LLETZ treatments for CIN3
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By (user no longer on site)
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I knew something was wrong with my body after my last child but was dismissed for almost a year, I was finally believed and was given a colposcopy. Thankfully I was booked in for a radical hysterectomy 3 months later.
Almost 3 years on now and I'm enjoying life.
Because I didn't give up.
We know our own bodies ladies so fight for your right to live, any woman who is sexually active should have a smear test done.
Jo.Xx |
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"Booked in for mine next week. A lot of my female friends around my age (31) wont get theirs done cause they get embarrassed "
This makes me so angry!!! The new equipment is brilliant & makes it so quick & painless. Nurses have seen it all & don’t care. Please try talking to your friends xxxxxx |
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I got recalled after mine, sent for colposcopy. Turned out to be low eostrogen but shows how serious NHS take this screening. Consultant was lovely, said its about spotting early changes that can be treated before it turns into cancer. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m up to date with my smear and my bowel testing. The joys of turning 50.
I had mesh removed in January and have since been told I have gallstones, Diverticulitis and an inflamed bowel. I’ve to go for another MRI.
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Have the gallstones been bothering you?
If I had the chance over again, I’d spend 6 months at least trying alternatives to surgery: don’t get me wrong I’m not in pain or suffering , but I do miss my gallbladder on a daily basis |
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"Abnormal cells found again with my result..another colposcopy appointment for me x storm x"
It’s gutting isn’t it? But at least you will get the treatment & hopefully the next one will be clear xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I had a lletz procedure 2 weeks ago to remove grade 2 (cin2) pre cancerous cells. I went 11 years since my previous smear (no particular excuse, just something I never made time for or was too keen on). Waiting for results of the lletz now to see if they renoved it all and to make sure there was nothing more discovered. My smear originally showed "borderline" changes and when I went for colposcopy and she took a biopsy she said it was only to check if I would need a repeat smear in a year or return to the normal 3 years. So I had a shock when I had the letter saying they had found cin 2 and I needed treatment. Fingers crossed this result won't be any worse. |
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"Abnormal cells found again with my result..another colposcopy appointment for me x storm x
It’s gutting isn’t it? But at least you will get the treatment & hopefully the next one will be clear xx"
Thank you, upset me a bit but fingers crossed x storm x |
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"I had a lletz procedure 2 weeks ago to remove grade 2 (cin2) pre cancerous cells. I went 11 years since my previous smear (no particular excuse, just something I never made time for or was too keen on). Waiting for results of the lletz now to see if they renoved it all and to make sure there was nothing more discovered. My smear originally showed "borderline" changes and when I went for colposcopy and she took a biopsy she said it was only to check if I would need a repeat smear in a year or return to the normal 3 years. So I had a shock when I had the letter saying they had found cin 2 and I needed treatment. Fingers crossed this result won't be any worse."
Thinking of you fingers crossed x storm x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I had a lletz procedure 2 weeks ago to remove grade 2 (cin2) pre cancerous cells. I went 11 years since my previous smear (no particular excuse, just something I never made time for or was too keen on). Waiting for results of the lletz now to see if they renoved it all and to make sure there was nothing more discovered. My smear originally showed "borderline" changes and when I went for colposcopy and she took a biopsy she said it was only to check if I would need a repeat smear in a year or return to the normal 3 years. So I had a shock when I had the letter saying they had found cin 2 and I needed treatment. Fingers crossed this result won't be any worse."
Fingers crossed for you - wishing you all the best.
To give you something positive...your story is exactly the same as mine.... if it wasn't for the 11 year gap i would have had to check to see if I'd written it!!!
I've just got the results from my lletz and no pre cancer was found so I just need to go for a further smear in 6 months and if that is normal it's back to 3 yearly tests. It's a huge sigh of relief over here that's for sure! |
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"Abnormal cells found again with my result..another colposcopy appointment for me x storm x
It’s gutting isn’t it? But at least you will get the treatment & hopefully the next one will be clear xx
Thank you, upset me a bit but fingers crossed x storm x "
I had my 1st lot of pre-cancerous cells (CIN3) at 19 on my 1st smear. I’ve only ever had 1 smear come back completely clear with 3 years for next one. All others have been 6 monthly or a year. I have hardly any cervix left. But, thank god i’m still alive xx The treatment isn’t painful - a little bit uncomfortable maybe? - but take 2 paracetamol before you book in at reception just in case xxx Fingers crossed for you xx |
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"Abnormal cells found again with my result..another colposcopy appointment for me x storm x
It’s gutting isn’t it? But at least you will get the treatment & hopefully the next one will be clear xx
Thank you, upset me a bit but fingers crossed x storm x
I had my 1st lot of pre-cancerous cells (CIN3) at 19 on my 1st smear. I’ve only ever had 1 smear come back completely clear with 3 years for next one. All others have been 6 monthly or a year. I have hardly any cervix left. But, thank god i’m still alive xx The treatment isn’t painful - a little bit uncomfortable maybe? - but take 2 paracetamol before you book in at reception just in case xxx Fingers crossed for you xx "
Thank you x storm x |
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"Abnormal cells found again with my result..another colposcopy appointment for me x storm x
It’s gutting isn’t it? But at least you will get the treatment & hopefully the next one will be clear xx
Thank you, upset me a bit but fingers crossed x storm x
I had my 1st lot of pre-cancerous cells (CIN3) at 19 on my 1st smear. I’ve only ever had 1 smear come back completely clear with 3 years for next one. All others have been 6 monthly or a year. I have hardly any cervix left. But, thank god i’m still alive xx The treatment isn’t painful - a little bit uncomfortable maybe? - but take 2 paracetamol before you book in at reception just in case xxx Fingers crossed for you xx
Thank you x storm x"
I’ve had my date for a hysterectomy for next month - I can’t wait now x |
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"Abnormal cells found again with my result..another colposcopy appointment for me x storm x
It’s gutting isn’t it? But at least you will get the treatment & hopefully the next one will be clear xx
Thank you, upset me a bit but fingers crossed x storm x
I had my 1st lot of pre-cancerous cells (CIN3) at 19 on my 1st smear. I’ve only ever had 1 smear come back completely clear with 3 years for next one. All others have been 6 monthly or a year. I have hardly any cervix left. But, thank god i’m still alive xx The treatment isn’t painful - a little bit uncomfortable maybe? - but take 2 paracetamol before you book in at reception just in case xxx Fingers crossed for you xx
Thank you x storm x
I’ve had my date for a hysterectomy for next month - I can’t wait now x"
Hope all goes well and thinking of you,x storm x |
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