Dyskaryotic cells have been identified on my latest smear test. All other tests previous to this have been normal. In the last 3 years, I went on the pill and unfortunately started smoking again. I stupidly believed that after 5 years of being smoke free, I could control it but the occasional cigarette led to full blown addiction again. I stopped smoking 11 days ago but had forgotten about the withdrawal effects such as constipation, depression, anxiety and crying. I have to have the abnormal cells removed on 3rd March during a colposcopy treatment and have been so worried that I thought that my withdrawal symptoms were actually the stress of knowing that I have to have this procedure done under general anaesthetic which makes it so much more clinical and depressing, but to be fair I freaked out during my first colposcopy last week. I was ok until they offered treatment under local anaesthetic and told me what was involved, i'm ashamed to say that I became hysterical. The specialist decided that as I am so anxious it would be better if I'm out cold whilst they get the job done and I'm STILL scared. I'm such a coward. I feel a bit calmer today but am still very scared. My GP advised me not to worry too much as I have always had regular smears and these changes are mild and have been caught early. He also advised that smoking plays a large part in abnormal cervical smear results and suggested I give up (no worried there...I gave up as soon as I got my letter inviting me to attend a colposcopy). Apparently stopping smoking increases the chance of the cervix healing with fresh healthy cells after treatement. Personally if they told me to shave half my head and chant at midnight whilst standing on leg I would do it if I thought it would help. I strongly advise all women who smoke to stop now. I also advise all women, smokers or not, to have regular smear tests. I personally will NEVER smoke again.