cgm86 said on 05 July 2012
I would like to add a positive comment on colposcopy here, as despite being a very rational person usually, I was scared to death by reading various comments in the run up to my appointment. I am only 26 and had 2 abnormal smears (both mild) and was referred for colposcopy. No one finds these things enjoyable, however I felt it was nowhere near as bad as I was expecting. The worst part of the whole thing was being in the waiting room with someone who had come out crying and making a fuss about it!
The nurses were very kind, and the process was not even that undignified as you are very covered up. I had three or four biopsy samples taken and this was much less painful than, for example, giving blood. Overall, it is something that everyone will naturally worry about, but definitely go and get it done without hesitation. I now have more waiting, for biopsy results, but even if I need loop diathermy I will be much more relaxed about going back. Another tip is that you are quite within your rights to ask before the appointment to see a lady practitioner; I saw a nurse specialist, as opposed to the male consultant and felt much better as a result.
