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Cervical and uterine pain and symptoms
Weirdly quite calm at the moment.
Anyway, I noticed my cervix was red so I went to the doctor and she said it was ectropion. She said she couldn't see any ulceration or anything cancery.
I looked again later and could clearly see a white plaque-like area. I accepted it could be mucus or something, so checked again on subsequent days. It was still there. I showed the photos to my doctor and she could see it. However, she couldn't examine me properly again because I'd started my period (unless that was cancer bleeding). She did say that it wasn't anything malignant because it wasn't there when she checked (it definitely was, she just missed it) and she would be surprised if lots of nurses and consultants hadn't spotted it during my miscarriage. However, she couldn't tell me what else it could be. It definitely looks like cancer. I've been tested for infection and it's clear.
I'm going back in soon when my period has stopped, and she's booked me to see a gynecologist just in case.
I also sent the photos to an oncological consultant on JustAnswer and spoke to him on the phone. He said it wasn't cancer. However, I'm pretty sure the doctors on that site just say anything to reassure you!
I have had at clear smears in the past, the most recent being December 2016. However, smears aren't always accurate. Especially if the cancer had started in the cervical canal.
It just looks messed up. All red (supposed ectropion) and then this white plaque-like area. I honestly don't know what that could be apart from cancer. Or maybe CIN at the very least. I'd share the photos here but they may not be welcomed :')
In light of my premonition as well I do think this could well be cancer. Not 100%, but it seems very likely to me.
The last man I was with was very promiscuous and could easily have given me HPV.
I have occasionally had mid-cycle spotting in the past, and occasionally bleeding after sex. Recently I've had some lower abdominal discomfort but have attributed that to ovarian cysts and general post-miscarriage issues. My HCG is also somewhat elevated (latest result tomorrow) and cervical cancers can excrete HCG. I really shouldn't have HCG left in my system now from the miscarriage. It's been several weeks. I've also had some discomfort occasionally during urination, going back a few months.
So yeah :/ amazed I'm not panicking more. Just 6mg of diazepam has helped. Don't know if anyone has any ideas what else this could be, if not cancer or CIN? I can't see for the life of me what else it could be and even my doctor said "I don't know"!
Thanks all.
Jenny
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This is a long post so you may have to excuse my replies if they're messed up, you went through a miscarriage not long ago which would of hugely effected your cervix as the baby has to pass through there..
You aren't trained to look at your cervix and say if it's cancer or not and how on earth are you even taking photos of your cervix?
A doctor online and in real life have told you it doesn't look like cancer so where are you getting it from that it is cancer?
Stop looking up cervical cancer the smears are as accurate as they can be or they wouldn't be done.
I know it's scary, everything to do with the downstairs lady area is bloody scary, but you need to take the facts in that people that are trained in this have told you that it doesn't look like cancer.
If I googled one of my moles it would probably look like a cancerous mole because that's google for you.
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elliewebber
This is a long post so you may have to excuse my replies if they're messed up, you went through a miscarriage not long ago which would of hugely effected your cervix as the baby has to pass through there..
You aren't trained to look at your cervix and say if it's cancer or not and how on earth are you even taking photos of your cervix?
A doctor online and in real life have told you it doesn't look like cancer so where are you getting it from that it is cancer?
Stop looking up cervical cancer the smears are as accurate as they can be or they wouldn't be done.
I know it's scary, everything to do with the downstairs lady area is bloody scary, but you need to take the facts in that people that are trained in this have told you that it doesn't look like cancer.
If I googled one of my moles it would probably look like a cancerous mole because that's google for you.
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Well, I don't really trust the online doctor because I think they're basically just paid to reassure people. Also, all he could suggest was "dried mucus" to which I responded no, it's been there days, I've checked and it's not mucus. Then he said it could be fungal. It's not fungal, it just isn't. At that point all he could say was it's not cancer.
My real doctor simply didn't see the white plaque when she examined me. Maybe there was cervical mucus in the way, or maybe a bit of blood from the supposed ectropion covered it. However, when she saw my photos she agreed it warranted follow up once my period/bleeding had stopped. She couldn't give me an answer as to what it could be. All she could say is she'd have to examine me again. She definitely didn't dismiss the photos as not looking like cancer. She just said she couldn't base any judgements on photos.
Seems dodge af to me. Let's see. Maybe just leukoplakia if I'm lucky? Seems like the only possible benign explanation.
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O_O
Well, I don't really trust the online doctor because I think they're basically just paid to reassure people. Also, all he could suggest was "dried mucus" to which I responded no, it's been there days, I've checked and it's not mucus. Then he said it could be fungal. It's not fungal, it just isn't. At that point all he could say was it's not cancer.
My real doctor simply didn't see the white plaque when she examined me. Maybe there was cervical mucus in the way, or maybe a bit of blood from the supposed ectropion covered it. However, when she saw my photos she agreed it warranted follow up once my period/bleeding had stopped. She couldn't give me an answer as to what it could be. All she could say is she'd have to examine me again. She definitely didn't dismiss the photos as not looking like cancer. She just said she couldn't base any judgements on photos.
Seems dodge af to me. Let's see. Maybe just leukoplakia if I'm lucky? Seems like the only possible benign explanation.
I wouldn't bother with online doctors and if you didn't pay I definitely wouldn't bother with them as they're just there to say stuff you wanna hear but they are doctors and they do know what they're talking about.
It might be gone time your period has stopped hopefully and because you've had a smear test in December 2016 it's a good sign as I think cervical cancer can take a while to develop? (Don't quote me on that but I think I read it somewhere and that's why they do a 3 year gap between smear tests)
Please don't google though it's full of horror stories you are better off waiting for the doctor to examine you and don't go looking around and irritating the area every day as your lady bits are very sensitive - I wouldn't even know how to look into my cervix, don't think I'll try it either.
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Sorry to disagree but you cannot name this thread "Legitimately may have cervical cancer". Nothing you have posted points to that all.
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Sorry to disagree but you cannot name this thread "Legitimately may have cervical cancer". Nothing you have posted points to that all.
Agreed.
Jenny how are you getting a good view of your cervix? I thought it was 3 inches up and only could be seen using a tool. I may be wrong.
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Jenny,
I have had borderline, then mild, moderate and severe abnormalities of the cervix. I have to have colposcopys every 6 months to monitor it, but the doctor said the chance of me developing cancer is really quite low.
When I go for a colposcopy, my cervix looks different each time. The only way that they can see the white areas of abnormality is by putting a solution on it, so that they know where to take the smear and punch biopsy from.
I know it is scary, but I really do not think you have cervical cancer. Your cervix can change for a variety of reasons, scarring or hormones, where you are in your cycle, it's current position, etc. Ask for a test if you're really worried, but I don't think that you have cervical cancer.
Sending love. xx
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Ellie, I have a speculum and a mirror!
Thanks Emmer. It worries me that that my white patch is actually already visible. That makes me think it could already be cancer. I hope you're right though. I'll have another examination soon and maybe a biopsy.
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It sounds like you are in a bad place in a HA spiral right now. I know that you're convinced it's likely to be cancer, even though every medical person you've seen says otherwise, but the following screams health anxiety to me:
- *It is really really bizarre to be taking photos of your own cervix. You have absolutely no idea what you are looking for as you are not medically trained. Some photos you've seen on the internet do not count as medical training. When you say, "it definitely looks like cancer" you simply cannot say that - you don't have that knowledge.
- *You think you know better than the doctors you've seen and consulted. They must have "missed something" because you know better.
- *Sending photos to an oncological consultant on JustAnswer and then not believing what they tell you, because you think you know better, and at this point in an HA spiral you are doubting every medical professional's opinion anyway.
- *Not believing the results of your cervical smear test last year because they're "not always accurate".
- *Magical thinking: you genuinely believe you had a premonition which means that you can now foresee the future.
You've been through a miscarriage, which is hugely traumatic for your body and a horrible thing for you to have gone through. Yes everything is going to be messed up down there unfortunately. But it doesn't mean it's cancer. It just doesn't. You need to find a way to accept what medical professionals are telling you, because otherwise this gynaecologist appointment will mean nothing to you either because a premonition and some searching online tells you otherwise.
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Why you are even in possession of a speculum is beyond me. You need a different hobby. I though my tongue checking was bad, but this is a whole other level. What next? A home punch biopsy?
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Please be careful if you're regularly checking. It isn't a area you want to irritate. Make sure you wash it too after each time it's been used
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Annaboodle
It sounds like you are in a bad place in a HA spiral right now. I know that you're convinced it's likely to be cancer, even though every medical person you've seen says otherwise, but the following screams health anxiety to me:
- *It is really really bizarre to be taking photos of your own cervix. You have absolutely no idea what you are looking for as you are not medically trained. Some photos you've seen on the internet do not count as medical training. When you say, "it definitely looks like cancer" you simply cannot say that - you don't have that knowledge.
- *You think you know better than the doctors you've seen and consulted. They must have "missed something" because you know better.
- *Sending photos to an oncological consultant on JustAnswer and then not believing what they tell you, because you think you know better, and at this point in an HA spiral you are doubting every medical professional's opinion anyway.
- *Not believing the results of your cervical smear test last year because they're "not always accurate".
- *Magical thinking: you genuinely believe you had a premonition which means that you can now foresee the future.
You've been through a miscarriage, which is hugely traumatic for your body and a horrible thing for you to have gone through. Yes everything is going to be messed up down there unfortunately. But it doesn't mean it's cancer. It just doesn't. You need to find a way to accept what medical professionals are telling you, because otherwise this gynaecologist appointment will mean nothing to you either because a premonition and some searching online tells you otherwise.
I know... but there's just no reason for a white area on the cervix that isn't cancer. Maybe if there was an infection, but I've been checked for that.
Also, my doctor did say once she saw the photos that she would need to look again once my period stopped and refer me to a gynecologist if the white bit of still there (which it is). This is because based on the photos, it looks kind of dodgy. She said she didn't see it when she examined me last time but she simply must have missed it because I took the first photo the same day!
I do know how this sounds from an outsider's perspective though.
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stop checking your cervix!!!!!
Even for me as a terrible HA sufferer that's one of the worst things you could do!
I checked my blood pressure all the time and OMG i nearly went insane, plus I did this whilst pregnant and I really wish I hadn't, sometimes it was 200 /120!
Then'd I'd freak out and check it again and it would go down - it's just that we don't really know what we are doing - we freak out, I could have been holding the monitor wrong etc etc - checking your cervix all the time is crazy - no offense, I'm crazy.
But stop it ... what colour is the cervix suppose to be?
Surely RED - sometimes the cervix might be irritated, thrush etc can cause that ... but stop checking - I can say almost with 100% conviction that you're fine.
Obviously, I can't really say it as I have no idea ha ha but given my diseases, I've always thought I've had I reckon you're ok ......
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O_O
I have a speculum and a mirror!
Really?... With respect, why the hell are you, a non medical professional even looking let alone contorting yourself so you can see?!
It's like the mouth cave photos and vivid descriptions of poo and interior bowel areas! :huh:
I don't know what it is lately. Maybe it has to do with the change of seasons or something but some of the threads lately have been :wacko:
Just let your real life doctor handle it (which they are), stay away from online doctors and Dr. Google and for goodness sake, let your lady bits have a rest!
Good luck and as always...
Positive thoughts
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Jeez.. you really really need to NOT check your cervix! You seriously run the risk of infection. Which is possibly what it could be.
Google the cervix project. Your cervix changes every single day!
When I had my 2nd child, the dr examined me and he asked ME where my cervix was because he couldn't even see it! :roflmao:
But seriously. Throw the speculum away. You're adding to your anxiety massively, I'm guessing you're not medically trained, you have no idea what you're looking for. Anything you Google health related will lead to cancer..
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cyberchondriac.
Jeez.. you really really need to NOT check your cervix! You seriously run the risk of infection. Which is possibly what it could be.
Google the cervix project. Your cervix changes every single day!
When I had my 2nd child, the dr examined me and he asked ME where my cervix was because he couldn't even see it! :roflmao:
But seriously. Throw the speculum away. You're adding to your anxiety massively, I'm guessing you're not medically trained, you have no idea what you're looking for. Anything you Google health related will lead to cancer..
I googled the cervix project... the first thing that came up was a video called "how to photograph your own cervix".
I'm clearly onto something!
Seriously though, I do think this white thing is very suspicious. If you could see it... I won't show you though. Perhaps it's just some sort of leukoplakia or bizarre looking squamocolumnar junction but... I'm not so sure.
I've been desperate for my period for ages to mark the end of my miscarriage, but now I wish it would clear up so they can examine me properly and test for HPV and diagnose this white thing.
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That you even know this term "squamocolumnar junction" speaks volumes
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If the doctors thought checking your own cervix was a good idea they would advise it like they do with breast checking.
Unless we have medical training we aren't sure what's supposed to go where or look like that's just life.
Are you checking and taking pictures while on your period? You are running the risk of infection massively the cervix is to be left alone at all times unless going through a medical examination it will irritate the cervix and allow germs to pass through etc...
Throw whatever you have out tonight and stop looking at your cervix - I wouldn't even wanna look at mine.
Didn't you also have a pelvic exam the other day? They'd of noticed something abnormally wrong then wouldn't they?
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elliewebber
If the doctors thought checking your own cervix was a good idea they would advise it like they do with breast checking.
Unless we have medical training we aren't sure what's supposed to go where or look like that's just life.
Are you checking and taking pictures while on your period? You are running the risk of infection massively the cervix is to be left alone at all times unless going through a medical examination it will irritate the cervix and allow germs to pass through etc...
Throw whatever you have out tonight and stop looking at your cervix - I wouldn't even wanna look at mine.
Didn't you also have a pelvic exam the other day? They'd of noticed something abnormally wrong then wouldn't they?
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Yes, my doctor looked and said it was just ectropion. However, that same evening I took the first photo and there is clearly a white area. I've taken other photos since. Plus I can see it clearly with the naked eye in the mirror. My doctor agrees that there is a white area from the photos, but says it wasn't there when she examined it. It was. She just missed it somehow.
Anyway, once I've stopped bleeding she'll examine me again.
I can feel a sort of dent where the white area is too. The white parts appear raised, and dented in the centre.
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This thread is fu**ing insane. :scared15:
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I don't think you're meant to be able to see your cervix from the mirror... have I been a female wrong my whole life?
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This thread is fu**ing insane. :scared15:
My mind is blown. Never would it have occurred to me this is even a thing to do. Let alone a good idea
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Mind you, I'd have happily had all my bits removed at puberty ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Oh goodness, hun I wish you the best, but that's an area best left for those( ie doctors)who know what they are looking for looking at. I'm bad enough with the stuff I can see without tools to help me look for more things to worry about.... :shrug:
Take care xxx
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There are comments from people on this thread who really should know better after the time they have been on this forum.
Yes I agree home examination of the cervix is not a good idea for a whole number of reasons but being dismissive of the OP is not acceptable.
This is an anxiety forum and people may well not be processing information logically. While it is fine to point out "wonky thinking" posting just to ridicule members is not allowed.
Please reign it in.
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I don't mind! Although to be honest I'm kind of surprised that everyone thinks this is an irrational fear, given I have a white plaque on my cervix. I do accept that self examination of the cervix is a little unusual and extreme, but maybe it's a good thing I did or this would have been missed.
From the photos, I could tell my doctor thought it looked dodgy though she obviously wasn't willing to give a diagnosis until she's examined me again. She insists the white bit wasn't there when she examined me before but it definitely was because I took a photo of it that same day, and she can see it in the photo. So that doesn't fill me with confidence.
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O_O
I don't mind! Although to be honest I'm kind of surprised that everyone thinks this is an irrational fear, given I have a white plaque on my cervix. I do accept that self examination of the cervix is a little unusual and extreme, but maybe it's a good thing I did or this would have been missed.
From the photos, I could tell my doctor thought it looked dodgy though she obviously wasn't willing to give a diagnosis until she's examined me again. She insists the white bit wasn't there when she examined me before but it definitely was because I took a photo of it that same day, and she can see it in the photo. So that doesn't fill me with confidence.
Are you sure she wasn't just shocked at a patient presenting her with a photo they'd taken of their own cervix? Did the doctor express any surprise or advise you about the risks of infection from self-examination?
I don't think it is your fear that people are struggling with at all as that's something folk understand only too well. For me it's the way you've taken self examination (the over-zealous prodding and poking your body too hard, etc.. that we're familiar with with HA) to a whole different level. I'm worried you're going to make yourself sore and get an infection.
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Annaboodle
Are you sure she wasn't just shocked at a patient presenting her with a photo they'd taken of their own cervix? Did the doctor express any surprise or advise you about the risks of infection from self-examination?
I don't think it is your fear that people are struggling with at all as that's something folk understand only too well. For me it's the way you've taken self examination (the over-zealous prodding and poking your body too hard, etc.. that we're familiar with with HA) to a whole different level. I'm worried you're going to make yourself sore and get an infection.
She was surprised, yes, but based on the photos she wants to look at me again. And she asked me to email them to her. She's already preemptively scheduled a gynecologist appointment for me. She said she'd be "very surprised" if it was anything malignant, given her examination of me the other day and given that lots of people have examined me during the miscarriage... but the fact is, she didn't see the white bit the other day even though it was there (photo evidence). And when I was being examined during my miscarriage I was bleeding most of the time so it wouldn't really have been visible.
I'm very careful with hygiene so an infection is the least of my worries.
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Ok, I'm guessing that no amount of people telling you that examining your own cervix is an extremely bad idea is going to convince you as you obviously steadfastly believe in what you're doing. To be honest I don't think you're going to get a lot out of posting on here as we're trying to help you with your health anxiety. Good luck with your appointment with the gynaecologist.
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Could it be yeast? I know my vagina turns white when I have a yeast infection. I have never looked at my cervix though.
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I think some of the comments on here aren't helpful. 0_0 is clearly really stressed, if she wasn't haven't an extremely difficult time with her health anxiety at the moment - of course she wouldn't be doing these things. When my health anxiety was at its worse a few years ago, I was asking my other half to take photos of a mole on my backside with a DSLR camera then upload it and zoom in. YES, I can laugh about it now - but please remember, when you are in the grips of health anxiety we can ALL act irrationally. Comments like "this thread is insane" are not helpful at all, sorry - just my thoughts on this.
0_0 I understand what you are going through, I really do. If you ever need to talk to me you know I am here. I really hope you can access the help you need to get you through this difficult time you are having. I have been there, it is awful, and sadly it appears I am back there again.
Have you ever read any books to help with health anxiety? I think I mentioned this in another thread either you or I posted, but I recently got hold of a copy of 'Overcoming Health Anxiety' I am yet to read it (mainly cause my anxiety is so bad I struggle to concentrate at the moment) but if it is any good I will let you know.
Sending you love and strength. It takes courage to post about our fears and how they can affect our thoughts and actions. Never feel ashamed of your feelings. Talking helps. I understand xxx
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O_O - sometimes a camera's flash makes things look slightly different colours. I remember when I was worried about my throat in the beginning of 2016, I took photos of my throat with my phone camera with the flash on. Some parts of my throat appeared whiteish which freaked me out further and sent me googling. Strange thing, without the flash on, my throat just looked normal pink. I asked the doctor and dentist to look at it and they said everything was completely normal.
If you have had a normal cervical smear done 9 months ago, it would be virtually unheard of to present with cervival cancer with obvious patches just now. You have had a recent miscarriage which can irritate the cervix. I take it you were trying to examine your cervix to see if you were close to having your cycle back. For all those posters who are horrified by that, if you go on any pregnancy forums, some women who are trying to fall pregnant, especially after a loss, can get a bit worried and track cycles, egg white mucus and cervix position. Men on this site, possibly forget everything you have read on this post!! O_O checking your cervix can irritate things. I have no idea where you got a speculum from but get rid of it now! Doctors use fresh ones when doing examinations, even if you think you are cleaning it properly, you could cause an infection up there. Certainly not what you want when trying to fall pregnant.
Good luck, I hope you fall pregnant again soon. Go to the doctors again after your period to put your mind at rest, but I'm sure all is completely normal.
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Thank you so much snowflake. I know exactly how much it sounds irrational to others, but of all the health concerns I've ever had this one seems the most likely based on symptoms. I just can't see what else a white lesion on the cervix would be. Particularly with the ectropion... which I guess may actually be cancer. I think the best I'm hoping for is CIN, but I'm not sure that would be visible to the naked eye.
I know what you mean about being unable to concentrate. Sometimes if I take about 8mg of diazepam I am able to read or watch TV for a bit. Otherwise, I simply cannot. I'll spend hours just sitting there, or googling. Sometimes I can drag myself on a walk, or even run a bit, but it doesn't really help. Not healthy, I know, but it seems impossible to change.
Poppy, unfortunately I can see the white patch with my naked eye in the mirror. That's why I took the photos, to show the doctor. I don't know how she could have missed it. I've been tested for infection and it's all fine. Honestly, I'd love it if this was some kind of infection!
Smears are only about 80% accurate. Particularly if the cancer starts in the cervical canal. Plus, I don't know if I had the ectropion last time, but if I did then the nurse could easily have just sampled cells from there and missed the transformation zone... where cancer usually develops.
I'm definitely not going to try to conceive again any time soon. Even if I don't have cancer. This experience has messed me up much more than it should have and I'm really not stable.
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O_O
Thank you so much snowflake. I know exactly how much it sounds irrational to others, but of all the health concerns I've ever had this one seems the most likely based on symptoms. I just can't see what else a white lesion on the cervix would be. Particularly with the ectropion... which I guess may actually be cancer. I think the best I'm hoping for is CIN, but I'm not sure that would be visible to the naked eye.
I know what you mean about being unable to concentrate. Sometimes if I take about 8mg of diazepam I am able to read or watch TV for a bit. Otherwise, I simply cannot. I'll spend hours just sitting there, or googling. Sometimes I can drag myself on a walk, or even run a bit, but it doesn't really help. Not healthy, I know, but it seems impossible to change.
Poppy, unfortunately I can see the white patch with my naked eye in the mirror. That's why I took the photos, to show the doctor. I don't know how she could have missed it. I've been tested for infection and it's all fine. Honestly, I'd love it if this was some kind of infection!
Smears are only about 80% accurate. Particularly if the cancer starts in the cervical canal. Plus, I don't know if I had the ectropion last time, but if I did then the nurse could easily have just sampled cells from there and missed the transformation zone... where cancer usually develops.
I'm definitely not going to try to conceive again any time soon. Even if I don't have cancer. This experience has messed me up much more than it should have and I'm really not stable.
I really feel for you so much, I don't mean that to come across in any way like I am pitying you or being condescending - I just REALLY understand what this is like and how torturous it is.
Are you under any sort of mental health team at the moment? If so, it might be worth getting in touch with them and seeing if you can access some support. Even just speaking to a nurse on the phone can really help.
With regard to your cervix issues, I don't have much experience of these things but I DO relate to the fear. I am so scared of the c-word I showed up months early for my smear and they told me to come back in January and now I am worrying "what if they miss something'.
I am sure you will be ok lovely, I know how horrible this is and I also know that no matter how many times you hear the words "don't worry" you will still worry, I am exactly the same.
You can and will get through this. Our brains are powerful enough to beat this.
Always here for you x
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How can you see your cervix in the mirror? It is 3 inches deep and even then it would more than likely be a blur because of how far back it is.
I really wish you the best and your appointment goes well but please mention to your doctor next time you go how bad your health anxiety is getting maybe show them your post history and let them know how bad you're suffering with this.
I know it must be scary finding something on your cervix but there is so many other answers for this, I don't mean to be rude but have you been tested for stis etc? I know most sti results take a while to come back so guessing that's going to happen?
You shouldn't put on here that smear tests aren't accurate that could really make someone worry about cervical cancer, they are really quite accurate and have saved so many life's surely that's a more positive than a 20% chance it isn't accurate.
You are literally fighting everyone's suggestions and always come back with a bad thing to say, I know this is your health anxiety but how are we supposed to help if you reject what we are saying?
If you had a miscarriage the likeliness is you are just suffering a bit from the whole trauma things can change down there massively when I had my miscarriage if I looked down there I probably would of spotted something weird because a miscarriage is a massive thing and you need help with it because it is going to mentally scar you if you don't.
I really do feel for you but please just throw away that tool you have you have no idea how to use it properly etc and if you end up damaging yourself you will end up with more pain and more worry, is it really worth it? Also the cervix is sensitive you don't want to allow any germs to touch the area or anything like that especially as you're on your period.
Have you spoken to your partner or mum about your worries?
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elliewebber
How can you see your cervix in the mirror? It is 3 inches deep and even then it would more than likely be a blur because of how far back it is.
I really wish you the best and your appointment goes well but please mention to your doctor next time you go how bad your health anxiety is getting maybe show them your post history and let them know how bad you're suffering with this.
I know it must be scary finding something on your cervix but there is so many other answers for this, I don't mean to be rude but have you been tested for stis etc? I know most sti results take a while to come back so guessing that's going to happen?
You shouldn't put on here that smear tests aren't accurate that could really make someone worry about cervical cancer, they are really quite accurate and have saved so many life's surely that's a more positive than a 20% chance it isn't accurate.
You are literally fighting everyone's suggestions and always come back with a bad thing to say, I know this is your health anxiety but how are we supposed to help if you reject what we are saying?
If you had a miscarriage the likeliness is you are just suffering a bit from the whole trauma things can change down there massively when I had my miscarriage if I looked down there I probably would of spotted something weird because a miscarriage is a massive thing and you need help with it because it is going to mentally scar you if you don't.
I really do feel for you but please just throw away that tool you have you have no idea how to use it properly etc and if you end up damaging yourself you will end up with more pain and more worry, is it really worth it? Also the cervix is sensitive you don't want to allow any germs to touch the area or anything like that especially as you're on your period.
Have you spoken to your partner or mum about your worries?
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It's really easy to see with a speculum, mirror and bright light. It's what all the girls on the cervix project do.
My doctor is aware of my health anxiety but is taking this seriously. She did say my actions are extreme... which I accept. Worth it if I caught the cancer though. Otherwise it would have gone unnoticed for a further two years.
It is true that smears are only 80% effective. That's why you should get an HPV test too if possible.
My mother is more than aware of my anxiety, but even she is taking the cervical thing seriously. I don't have a partner.
I would genuinely post the photos here so you could see what I'm on about! Is that even allowed? Would everyone freak out? They're obviously very graphic.
On the plus side, HCG is down to 2 and obviously my period has started... so I can finally move on from the miscarriage.
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Legitimately may have cervical cancer
I don't think you should post the pictures, I have a idea what you're on about though..
Glad you're being took seriously.
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Re: Legitimately may have cervical cancer
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elliewebber
I don't think you should post the pictures, I have a idea what you're on about though..
Glad you're being took seriously.
Have you had cervical changes in the past too?
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Have you had cervical changes in the past too?
Nope, although a friend of mine had a smear test and her cancer got found at stage 1a, which proves to me these things are incredibly useful and life saving compared to the 20% where it couldn't be accurate.
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Nope, although a friend of mine had a smear test and her cancer got found at stage 1a, which proves to me these things are incredibly useful and life saving compared to the 20% where it couldn't be accurate.
Oh they definitely are useful, yes. That's why I've always had them. But they can miss things. And I think that's what happened here.
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Re: Legitimately may have cervical cancer
What made you buy a speculum? Not sure why anyone who is not a medical professional should have one.