Love Island star 'scared' but urges others to book smear test after receiving positive HPV result

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Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has urged others to book their smear tests after getting her results back. Shaughna admitted she's 'scared' after testing positive for HPV (human papillomavirus) which can cause changes to the cells of the cervix.

According to the NHS HPV is the name of a very common group of viruses. They do not cause any problems in most people, but some types can cause genital warts or cancer.

Shaughna took to social media to beg others to have the screening after getting her results back on Saturday (May 28). "Had my results back yesterday, I tested positive for HPV and have had borderline changes to some cells that require further examination," she said. READ MORE: Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan has tough decision after wedding stress messed up her menstrual cycle And Shaughna added: "I’m scared but that’s okay.

Thank god for screening. Ladies, book your smears." She shared a previous tweet from when she went in for her test on May 9 reminding her followers to book. "In episode 1826203719 of me oversharing my life, I’m having my smear test this morning and this is your reminder to make sure you have yours," she wrote.