Smear tests..........owwwww.

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Wow, didn't realise how much reaction this would provoke. I have to have yearly smear as I am in a high risk group, and they have always hurt since I started having them. Had abnormal smears the last two times, and the nurse reckons the pain is from cervical erosion.
I have lost people to various forms of cancer, including my brother, so because of genetics, have regular tests for everything under the sun. I would never ever put my life at risk, and would tell anyone who reads this that it is just my bad luck that I feel pain, the others on here who have replied haven't had a problem. So if you are putting it off, DON'T. It is honestly worth that bit of discomfort to find out if anything is wrong, and to get early treatment.
I think it hurt more today, as they did it a different way, they usually use a wooden scraper, but apparently now the best way to get a sample is to use a brush.. so the post about pushing a toothbrush... eek its making my eyes water thinking about it!
Seriously, don't put it off... if you're worried, like many have said, talk to the nurse or gp you're registered with...
And thanks all for replying xxxxx
Off for more chocolate xx

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Kitty.... don't touch her pussy it may bite!

Quote by jaymar
Wow, didn't realise how much reaction this would provoke. I have to have yearly smear as I am in a high risk group, and they have always hurt since I started having them. Had abnormal smears the last two times, and the nurse reckons the pain is from cervical erosion.
I have lost people to various forms of cancer, including my brother, so because of genetics, have regular tests for everything under the sun. I would never ever put my life at risk, and would tell anyone who reads this that it is just my bad luck that I feel pain, the others on here who have replied haven't had a problem. So if you are putting it off, DON'T. It is honestly worth that bit of discomfort to find out if anything is wrong, and to get early treatment.
I think it hurt more today, as they did it a different way, they usually use a wooden scraper, but apparently now the best way to get a sample is to use a brush.. so the post about pushing a toothbrush... eek its making my eyes water thinking about it!
Seriously, don't put it off... if you're worried, like many have said, talk to the nurse or gp you're registered with...
And thanks all for replying xxxxx
Off for more chocolate xx

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I don't like going but I do.... and our sugery nurse is the best (I went to school with her), last time I went I didn't feel a thing, didn't realise she'd done it!
When I had some blood tests done recently I noticed they now have a special chair, one of those with stirrups... don't like those chairs for some reason. So Im not looking forward to the next one!
Anyone had a smear done in one of those chairs? Does it make a difference?