What if I can't get through my pap smear???
Because they hurt sooo much :*( :*( :*(
What does everyone do to get through them???
I'm soo worried :*( :*( :*(
2006-12-29 07:23:13 · 11 answers · asked by Jill 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Make sure you relax. They are uncomfortable but they should be really fast. Maybe it is your doctor and you could try another one. If it is really bad you could possible as your doctor for an anti-anxiety medication to help you through it. But, it is very important you do pap smears because they can prevent a lot of problems and detect early signs of cancers and STI's.
2006-12-29 08:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I"m not sure how old you are so sorry if this isn't what you are looking for.
If you are a virgin (and possibly if you just has a lot of discomfort), as the doctor to use a smaller speculum (the one usually used on children). They don't open up as wide and can hurt less.
Otherwise, I usually just try to focus on one spot on the ceiling, breath deep and say "Ow" if it hurts so that the doctor knows to be more gentle.
Good luck. Don't let fear and discomfort keep you from them, though.
2006-12-29 15:32:45 · answer #2 · answered by teel2624 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry so much. I've had pap smears and they're not that bad and I did not feel any pain.What helped me was that I took one of my friends with me.After it was all over I was glad that I went and I worried for nothing.
2006-12-29 15:37:41 · answer #3 · answered by Nancy M. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be fine...they don't hurt really. Some minor discomfort but basically just awkward having your private parts in someone's face.
It's not a big deal really...and it's an important thing to do.
2006-12-29 15:26:00 · answer #4 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can get through it if not then dont ever get pregnant! just relax and count in your head or sing a song in your head. some places have pictures on the ceiling to look at it - anything to take your mind off it. its really not so bad and they are necessary to check for diseases
2006-12-29 16:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by kd baby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
breath. yes they hurt but not as bad if you dont go and you have cancer that they can take care of/ or an std and you lose th ability to have a baby, or wrse, die. and it doesnt lat but a few seconds!
2006-12-29 15:25:30 · answer #6 · answered by psychoticangel_kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're not that bad. Really. If you hold still and try to relax as best you can, it'll be over really quick.
2006-12-29 15:25:28 · answer #7 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i actually started cracking up. the DOC. was like is she laughing???
they Are not that bad, you can talk to the doctor and explain that you are worried, and if she/he can guide you thru that whole thing and be gentle.
2006-12-29 15:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok jill? chill ok ??:) its ok all they do is squezze you chest i know it hurts ok but just practice as if they were already doing it ok do it your self or just dont get it done ?? i am -- years old and i have'nt got it done once :)
2006-12-29 15:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just try, every one also passes through ur condition now.
2006-12-29 15:26:50 · answer #10 · answered by dalington 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋