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Smear test.
I’ve (today) gotten a letter saying im due for a smear test (next week, don’t leave much notice) I don’t know what to expect, I haven’t even rang up to confirm that appointment yet. I’m 20 and this will be my frsist one. What kind of thing should I expect? Does it hurt? And isn’t it really embarrassing? I don’t know how you all coped! Lol. 
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Reply 1
there are a few threads on this subject try searching,
when i went for one it was painful and i hate it and i dont want to go back again but obviously if you tell them it hurts they l stop and try again
when i went for one it was painful and i hate it and i dont want to go back again but obviously if you tell them it hurts they l stop and try again
There's loads of information on here. Type "smear tests" into the search button at top of page 
I had one a couple of years ago, because of a vaginal infection. I know it's embarassing, but to the doctors it's a everyday thing. Personally i found it quite uncomfortable, but it was over very quickly.
Get the doctor to explain everything to u, and to talk you through it all. That really helped me. Try & relax and it will be over very quickly
Also, try and relax because if ur tense it will be more uncomfortable.
I had one a couple of years ago, because of a vaginal infection. I know it's embarassing, but to the doctors it's a everyday thing. Personally i found it quite uncomfortable, but it was over very quickly.
Get the doctor to explain everything to u, and to talk you through it all. That really helped me. Try & relax and it will be over very quickly
Also, try and relax because if ur tense it will be more uncomfortable.
Its a little uncomfortable, I wouldnt say it was painful though, just felt really cold lol!
They do it really quickly and just take the swabs, so thats all there is to it.
The only thing I found a bit embarassing was when they asked me to strip down below the waste, there was something really military about the way the nurse said it, but she was a miserable cow, hopefully you'll get someone nicer!! But it took literally 2 minutes and that was it.
They do it really quickly and just take the swabs, so thats all there is to it.
The only thing I found a bit embarassing was when they asked me to strip down below the waste, there was something really military about the way the nurse said it, but she was a miserable cow, hopefully you'll get someone nicer!! But it took literally 2 minutes and that was it.
Reply 4
They are OK. Obviously not the nicest experience, mind. And I agree with cold!
One of the women at work told me once she went for one and the power went. so they asked her if she'd rather come back or use a torch
And she used the torch, but she had to hold it and everything because the nurse needed both hands 
One of the women at work told me once she went for one and the power went. so they asked her if she'd rather come back or use a torch
And she used the torch, but she had to hold it and everything because the nurse needed both hands Joystar*
Its a little uncomfortable, I wouldnt say it was painful though, just felt really cold lol!
They do it really quickly and just take the swabs, so thats all there is to it.
The only thing I found a bit embarassing was when they asked me to strip down below the waste, there was something really military about the way the nurse said it, but she was a miserable cow, hopefully you'll get someone nicer!! But it took literally 2 minutes and that was it.
They do it really quickly and just take the swabs, so thats all there is to it.
The only thing I found a bit embarassing was when they asked me to strip down below the waste, there was something really military about the way the nurse said it, but she was a miserable cow, hopefully you'll get someone nicer!! But it took literally 2 minutes and that was it.
I agree completely agree with that ! But luckily i had my GP doing it - so i knew her & that made it easier. I was covered up with a blanket though. To the OP - i'm sure u will be covered up, but if not ask for ablanket or something
Reply 6
I found it a very degrading experience.
Not what you wanted to hear but ho hum.
Not what you wanted to hear but ho hum.
Reply 7
The first one I had was exceedingly painful and actually made me bleed. This may have been because I was a virgin at the time and it tore my hymen.
Reply 9
Anonymous
The first one I had was exceedingly painful and actually made me bleed. This may have been because I was a virgin at the time and it tore my hymen.
I was a virgin for my first one. That proably explains why i found it soo uncomfortable. Also found it rather painful - but that was becuase i was so tense & couldn't relax.
Reply 12
bunthulhu
Why did you get a smear test if you were a virgin?! I thought you only need it if you're sexually active?
I had a lot of yeast infections and they wanted to make sure everything checked out as normal.
Reply 14
I was 20 when I had my first one. That's when I was called in.
Reply 16
isabella
Isn't that quite young ? I thought it was 23 
Nope I was 20 too.
I bled lots also (so much so that it was like having a period) but not from my hymen breaking but because the nurse was quite rough when taking the swab so she irritated my cervix. I then had lots of complications, repeat smears and colposcopies. A year later and they finally realise there was nothing ever wrong with me.
Anonymous
Nope I was 20 too.
I bled lots also (so much so that it was like having a period) but not from my hymen breaking but because the nurse was quite rough when taking the swab so she irritated my cervix. I then had lots of complications, repeat smears and colposcopies. A year later and they finally realise there was nothing ever wrong with me.
I bled lots also (so much so that it was like having a period) but not from my hymen breaking but because the nurse was quite rough when taking the swab so she irritated my cervix. I then had lots of complications, repeat smears and colposcopies. A year later and they finally realise there was nothing ever wrong with me.
Well, i looks like i'll be called soon then - i'm 21. Ur experience sounds really horrid & painful
Reply 18
i have had loads of smears and can remember years ago feeling quite scared about them (i am 29)................the thing to do is , as hard as it sounds...relax..........it will make it less uncomfortable..........i cant say it is painful but it is uncomfortable as they open ure cervix,but it is over very quickly.........i wouldnt fret its not as bad as u think .
Reply 19
isabella
Well, i looks like i'll be called soon then - i'm 21. Ur experience sounds really horrid & painful
Well it really was but I think I'm a one off case as my friends have had no complications at all. But at least I don't have to go back for another 5 years!
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