Cervical cautery and biopsy

[~Wingnut~]

I have just had the above done at the womans unit at the hospital and it is only now that I am home and looked up a few bits online that I have had an overwhelming sense of panic and worry wash over me.
I was referred there as I have been bleeding after sex. Smear test came back a few weeks ago all fine, the Doc has looked and said there is no sign of cervical erosion but referred me to a gynocologist who then cancelled that and referred me to the womans unit because of the nature of the bleeding.

I have to wait until the results come back but the woman did say that if after the results come back and that the bleeding after sex stops then I should cancel the appointment.
The results will take about a week or 2 to come back and I think I will have made myself sick with worry by then.

I guess I just want reassurance or to hear from anyone who has had the same as me. I know I am probably over reacting but I was only expecting to go there today to have the little camera thing (colodcospy ??) and a biopsy and this cautery thing has thrown me a little.

Many thanx in advance.

[smudge]

hi ~wingnut~, If the procedure & smear results showed that there was no cervical erosion or pre-cancerous cells, I really wouldn't worry too much.

I had a cervical smear test when I was 38 & it showed up positive for pre-cancerous cells. I was asked to go in 'the next day' for a cone biopsy, which I did & haven't had any problems since - just more regular smear tests.

Good luck. -xx-

[~Wingnut~]

Thanx Smudge (Hi btw)

I think I just scared myself by looking up cervical cautery as I wasn't aware they were going to do this and the things I found were relating to pre-cancerous cells and I think I panicked!
This is the last thing I need at the minute (although is there ever a good time?) and could kick myself for not asking more questions but I just wanted it over with and to get out. You've helped put my mind at ease a bit tho, thanx Smudge :o)

[iheartruby]

Hi Wing,

Whatever you do, pls try not to start looking things up on the net. I had the same problem as you and smudge 2 years ago and I too am now totally fine after treatment. However, whilst going thru all this at the time, I was researching it on the net and had myself dead and buried! I even made a will in panic....... I now realise I was being silly.
Really try not to worry as these specialists will see any problems or signs quickly and have you sorted in a flash!
Don't worry - I know it's easier said than done, but I've been there and can say this with meaning.
x
ps the words cervical and cautery in the same sentence - don't they just send a shiver down your spine!

[~Wingnut~]

Hi iheartRuby :o)

Thanx for your reply. I think because I have been so preoccupied with worrying about other people & things that I brushed this to the back of my mind so as not to worry about this too and then today happened and I suddenly panicked that I should have been worrying about it (mad eh?) all along.
I will try to follow yours and Smudge's advice and try not to worry as much. I just keep telling myself "well the smear was clear..."
I know what you mean about cervical and cautery in the same sentance lol I thought cervical and biopsy was bad enough! lol (not to mention smear!!)

[iheartruby]

tee hee hee - I know there's nothing nice about any of the words - the dreaded smear word is bad enough - you're right! Wouldn't it be nice if the medics could re-name them 'pink tests' or something nice and girly.
Now, just to try to make you giggle - on a similar theme - someone once said to me that my girly problems could probably be solved by ..........wait fot it ..........it's hideous........... a 'SCRAPE' !!! How vile! They were referring to the D&C procedure - my god - the things we have to go thru! I've got that shivver going on again..... he he.
x

[smudge]

I must admit, when I had the personal phone call call from my GP telling me the results were postive & that I had pre-cancerous cells, I fell into a heap on the stairs & shook from head to toe! I think it's the insensitive way she put it over to me!

I wouldn't mind, but I was just going off to work & the girls to school & college. I ushered them out of the door, then had awful thoughts of dying & leaving my husband, daughters & family behind. It was one of the scariest moments, but I lived to tell the tale!

Like ruby & me, I know you'll be fine ~Wingnut~. -xx-

[~Wingnut~]

Ooo I know Ruby it is awful sounding!! Scrape! eww just makes me cross my legs and grimace! For some reason it makes me imagine a cheese grater!!! Ewwww wont be able to look at one the same way! lol

Gosh Smudge that must have been terrible for you, very insensitive way for you to be told. I'm not surprised you fell into a heap.

Thanx you 2, you have both helped me feel a bit more positive about this and not quite so worried :o)