i have just last month had the same treatment that you have had to have and waiting to hear if they got rid of the abnormal cells.

Its all very scarey until you have the correct information. Studies claim that there is a connection between abnormal cells and the HPV virius. (wart viris) Many people can have this without even knowing about it ( althought they didnt mention this when i had my treatement must find that out!)

My doctors, friends have all assured me that the procedure you are due to have is very common and 9 times out of 10 rids you of the abnormal cells.

There are loads of helpful links on the villages boards about smear tests etc so take time to read them they might put your mind at rest.

Good luck and let me know how you get on.

Bubbles x

Welcome to the board

Bubbles is right there have been studies showing that HPV/gential warts can increase your risk of cervical cancer. If you partner had gential warts you are also more than likely infected but not showing any signs yet. I have heard that cervical smear tests can show up HPV infections.

I have pasted some threads with info below for you on cervical cancer and also HPV/gential warts

Cervical Cancer

http://messageboards.ivillage.co.uk/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-ukhlhealth&msg=3415.1&ctx=4096

HPV/gential warts

http://www.fpa.org.uk/guide/infectns/index.htm#5

http://www.fpa.org.uk/guide/infectns/index.htm#6