6 month bleeding and abnormal smear

[Lou1234]

Hi all

I am  26 year old female and have been having a colposcopy every 6 months for the past 2 years after a regular smear test came back as mildly abnormal.

Each colposcopy again showed some minor changes but each time I was told I was to come back in 6 months to see if the cells had gone back to normal, but they haven't.

Anyway, my last one was in Oct last year but since January of this year, I have had vaginal bleeding every single day - began with clotting but for the past 5 months, it's like a regular period and is driving me crazy!

Went to my GP a couple of days ago who had a look and said I had cervical erosion which might be the reason as he couldn't see anything else. However, I'm not completely convinced.

I'd due for my next colposcopy in 2 weeks but I didn't think they could do one if you're bleeding??

Anyone else bled for this long or had anything similar?

Thanks

Louise

[mayflowers]

I'm not a dr but all the bleeding sounds like it could be hormonal.  Sometimes they can get that under control with birth control pills.  When you see the doctor for the next colposcopy, be sure you tell him about the bleeding although it sounds like there isn't any way he/she could miss it.   I had an abnormal pap and colposcopy too but never had the bleeding like you describe so that's why I'm thinking it might be hormonal.   I'm sorry I can't be more help but I really wish you well.

If the doctor won't/cant' help you with the bleeding, please find another dr b/c I really think that  is something that should be resolved pretty easily.

[BMW_Girl]

Hello Louise

What sort of other tests has your doctor done for you? I had the same exact symptoms you have at the same age you are having them. I was also 26 when I had cervical lesions. I am now 46. Back then (in the 80's), my doctor did cryosurgery on the lesions and this cured it. The lesions disappeared and my symptoms were gone. I have also had normal Pap tests since. Has your doctor suggested cryosurgery?

[Lou1234]

Hi

Thank you both for your comments.

My doctor suggested cautery and told me to mention it when I go for my colposcopy - he didn't do any tests other than an internal examination. Hopefully cautery will stop the bleeding.

I wonder if it's worth getting my iron levels checked out as I generally feel pretty run down!

Louise