Should I Start Looking For A New Job?
Jobs & Education1 min ago
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Hannah as you've posted this question twice, I can only assume the previous answers didn't allay your fears?
Your first one can be pretty daunting and personally I still find mine quite uncomfortable but it only lasts a minute or two and they can be quite vital. Don't be embarrassed about it either - the nurse will do hundreds each week and will have seen it all before.
Smear tests certainly prepare you for childbirth ;o)
They shoudn't be painful ~ more uncomfortable (I can't imagine them ever being pleasant) a good understanding nurse of doctor should warm the speculum under the hot tap. The worst thing ever is having it inserted cold!
I am 38, mum of 4 children and have had countless smears..once you get over the first one all should be fine. You will be glad you did it ~ I reckon we should have them more often though..every 3 years really isn't acceptable, no matter how uncomfortable it is.
Thanks for the link. I would imagine that (as 4getmenot has said) that anyone younger than 25 & on the pill would be invited for a smear..it would usually go along with the usual 'pill' check ups.
I find it disturbing that 25 is the usual age for first invitation, considering that there are young girls of 15 (or younger) out there having sex..on the pill or not.
It's not only disturbing, it's outrageous!