Cervical Smears

[Aytee]

Please can someone put Mrs Aytee's mind at rest. She had her last cervical smear test at 49 in 2012 when they were every three years. She has received a letter saying she is due for another one now. Her question is should it be now or, because she is now over 50, in 5 years time. Thanks very much.

[pusskin]

I had a cone biopsy op in 1980, then another in 1981. So....
smears are so important to keep your health in check.

[woofgang]

Personally boxy I agree, although for me they were always very painful and often resulted in a bout of thrush afterwards. Not the nurses' fault, as I have had them done by many people at several different surgeries during my life. All I am saying is that its not my (or anyone's) job to tell adults what they should or should not do.

[boxtops]

Conne, it shouldnt be painful, it's only done with a brush and spatula.

[boxtops]

Sorry woof, posts crossed

[woofgang]

boxy, you forgot the speculum......

[boxtops]

True!

[crisper]

Mainly for Woofgang.. hope I didn't offend.. I was just suggesting, that after having the horrid smear test done, it would be nice to have something to look forward too.. as in a lunch out etc... something nice to focus on for after the test!.. If I was meaning a bribe..well that'd have to be at least, clothes shopping..weekend away... hair-do... *Chortlesplutters*... JOKE !! have a nice weekend Mrs C x

[Aytee]

It was the period of time inbetween that was the issue, not having it done. Canary42 confirmed what I told her and hearing it from someone else made it less of a concern. Oh yes, I will treat her to lunch! Thanks all!

[woofgang]

no offence taken crisper....its just the thread was slipping from the timing issue to telling an adult what she should or should not do and that gets up my nose! :)