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Bit of a stupid quesiton - smear test
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Hi
I know i've been bad I've never been for my smear and I'm 26 but going to make appointment this week, so please don't go on about not going cos I know I've done wrong.
Where do you go for yours? I was going to make an appointment with a nurse at the doctors as when I was at the doctors last week the dr told me off and the nurse came in and told me to go and see her, plus I know her so will put me at ease.
However I know you can go for one at the local fpa clinic but they are only open one night a week I think.
Also, any advise for my first smear, I'm dreading it, cos I'm a private person when it comes to 'womens matters'
I know i've been bad I've never been for my smear and I'm 26 but going to make appointment this week, so please don't go on about not going cos I know I've done wrong.
Where do you go for yours? I was going to make an appointment with a nurse at the doctors as when I was at the doctors last week the dr told me off and the nurse came in and told me to go and see her, plus I know her so will put me at ease.
However I know you can go for one at the local fpa clinic but they are only open one night a week I think.
Also, any advise for my first smear, I'm dreading it, cos I'm a private person when it comes to 'womens matters'
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It's really nothing to worry about. They give you a sheet to put over yourself usually, so you're not too exposed. They'll probably tell you how to position yourself when you're there, but just incase they don't it's much more pleasant if you put your feet together so the balls of them are touching eachother and let your knees drop down... much easier not to clench than if you have you legs up and your feet on the bed.
It's very quick and everyone has it done, so don't worry about it.
Don't have any that would do either. Im short but big busted so all my tops go short
It's over very very quickly and they do it umpteen times a day so don't be embarrased. I think the best way to think about it is that when you have a baby they are 'down there' a lot longer! It's very hard to relax but if you do it will help to make it feel a bit more comfortable. If you tell the nurse/doc you are very nervous then they will take extra care and help take your mind off things by talking to you about random stuff! Hope it goes well,
Having a smear test
Pearly
I just hate my body its horrible and I'm bigish and can't do any exercise just now cos of my asthma waiting for physio and its annoying me can't wait to start swimming again:mad:
Take care,
Pearly
I've made appointment for Tuesday at 3.50 - any advise?
Should I wash before hand?
Yes definitely wash beforehand, it won't affect the results if you do, it's just nicer for the nurse ;-)
Hope it all goes OK and remember, if you are very nervous which is sounds like you will be, just tell the nurse/doc and they will be sympathetic. At the end of the day if you are looking at the uncomfortableness of a blood test or a smear, I would say a blood test was worse, but that's the thing, everyone is different. Just try and relax, not easy though I know.