Hello
Thanks for your consult at DoctorSpring.com.
Do not worry. No part of your history sounds at all ominous to me.
A cervical erosion is a normal hormonal change - very natural and to be expected in a woman with childbirths in the past and history of pill use. Also, erosions can sometimes lead to slight spotting, which you experienced.
The left - in tampon might have irritated the erosion a bit more. As the infection screen is negative, there is no worry there.
Regarding the cysts, what the doctor meant was ' Nabothian cysts ' or ' Nabothian follicles '. These are small mucous filled plugged in cysts, which are also quite harmless and benign. You can google up the exact term - Nabothian cyst.
Both these findings - the erosion and the Nabothian follicles - are harmless. They in NO WAY indicate a malignancy or even pre malignant lesions. You had a negative screen a year back, which should further bolster your confidence.
Wait it out for the results, but I can assure you that it will be a normal cervical screen. Dont worry about what you dont have to worry about !
All the best.
Take care.
I would be happy to address any follow up queries.
Patient replied :
Thank you very much for your reply. The gynaecologist did say they everything looked fine to him. Would he be able to see from looking at the cervix if there was an indication of cancer? He said that he could see no evidence, but looking at certain websites, they suggest that a gynaecologist would not find anything from an examination.
Most cancers would be visible on inspection by a doctor.
Only a few cases are within the endocervical canal, but they would be totally symptomatic, and you are not.
Again, do not worry.
Patient replied :
Thank you very much. One last question, does the HPV virus stay in your body forever if you are infected?
The answer is yes, it does stay in your body permanently.