Cervical smear

im 51 and recently was called for smear.They now test for hpv too, because of the link to cervical cancer. im not so much worried about that but the fact that i have this. ive only had 2 long-term relationships and feel worried to death about telling my partner . nurse said i don’t need to do anything but make sure i come back for smear next year. apparently its very common. i get anxiety with menopsuse anyway but now its through the roof. anyone else had this experience?