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The dreaded smear test.

McKneff
McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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Are things any different now to the way they did them 5 years ago.

Ive been going religiously, every time I've been called and i still dread them. Last time it was quite painful but Im due again so
like I say, not looking forward to it.
make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.
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  • hoogervaaner
    hoogervaaner Posts: 842 Forumite
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    The speculum is now plastic rather than metal which is a vast improvement ;)
    :D
  • valkirn
    valkirn Posts: 252 Forumite
    Nope no different except like Hoogervaaner says the speculum is plastic.

    Maybe you found it painfull because you didnt relax, i know its kind of hard to relax i hate them too
    There's this place in me where your fingerprints still rest, your kisses still linger, and your whispers softly echo. It's the place where a part of you will forever be a part of me.
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  • emsbet
    emsbet Posts: 5,237 Forumite
    I'm afraid they hadn't changed them the last time I went. :(

    I have had quite a few because I had an abnormal result so had to go more frequently for a while.

    Mostly I'm ok with it but I had a really painful one a few years ago - the nurse who did it for me was really new and she hadn't done many. She asked me if I minded that she was new as she could get one of the doctors to do it if I did. I said it was fine but OMG! I wish I had asked for someone else because it hurt so much. It took her three attempts to insert the speculum (I think that's what it is called?!)!
    I've been since this (different nurse!) and it went fine but I decided that if there was ever a newbie doing them again I would refuse!

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  • the_cat
    the_cat Posts: 2,176 Forumite
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    I know what you mean! Had one a few weeks ago and it wasn't anywhere near as bad as I remembered. 5 years can play tricks with your memory......... and when you think of the possible alternative a bit of discomfort seems worth it
  • patchwork_cat
    patchwork_cat Posts: 5,874 Forumite
    I've got mine tonight!
  • sassyblue
    sassyblue Posts: 3,793 Forumite
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    Yes they're not pleasant but compare how long it takes (5 mins) with a wait of 5 years for another one and they're worth it.

    Good luck, no-one enjoys them but it's something that's got to be done, it might literally save your life. :o


    Happy moneysaving all.
  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,607 Forumite
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    Had mine a few weeks ago, and it was a breeze compared to child birth!! :o
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

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  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    pinkshoes wrote: »
    Had mine a few weeks ago, and it was a breeze compared to child birth!! :o

    Well, if you put it that way......

    I'll go for it next week when Im off work.

    Thanks all.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • digitalphase
    digitalphase Posts: 2,087 Forumite
    I don't usually like them at all, and would normally dread them, but don't think I'll be as bothered after having my baby somehow...

    A necessary 'evil' that could save your life. Worth the pain/discomfort to know.
  • valkirn
    valkirn Posts: 252 Forumite
    So how come you get to wait 5 years for your next one?? i have mine every 3 and have done since i was 18. (im 34 now)
    There's this place in me where your fingerprints still rest, your kisses still linger, and your whispers softly echo. It's the place where a part of you will forever be a part of me.
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