It takes me ages to pluck up the courage to book the appointment and when I get there I panic.. but when it's over I wonder what the worrying was all about.. does anyone else get like this? it happens to me every time!
2007-01-06 01:17:38 · 15 answers · asked by The Big H 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I understand how you feel . For me the smear is not a problem the problem for me is having my legs spread wide showing my private parts off to a virtual stranger even tho they are medically trained. Also i always seem to be asked "would you mind a student sitting in to observe". ummm great i am thinking!!
Most women i speak to say the same the smear is fine just the exposure of our private bits.
2007-01-06 01:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by scorpionbabe32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel exactly the same - I ignored the letters for years on pretence that I was too busy, not well etc etc. One day I felt really really ill and thought I was having a prolapse - turns out I had cervical cancer. I was very lucky and am now in remission (without having a hysterectomy). Now I have to have annual smear tests so its worse now xxxxxxxxxxx
2007-01-06 01:25:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a appropriate to not be mocked like that with the aid of the surgeon or nurse. i might ask your GP if it would be very nicely to fulfill the nurse who will do your smear in strengthen (you may make an appointment) to debate your fears. all the nurses i've got had doing my smears have long previous to super lengths to place me at my ease and been stunning to me - that's what you have a appropriate to assume. i comprehend it incredibly is a sprint frightening to evaluate, yet once you probably did get cervical maximum cancers it would be so lots greater invasive, and of direction, you will possibly be able to desire to die. So those exams are substantial - and basically happen each 3-5 years, so it is not so undesirable. i'm undecided the place approximately you're - in my area of the country they are basically given after the age of 25, so which you in all probability do have some years to get used to the assumption until now it incredibly turns into pressing. i discover them incredibly trouble-free - because of the fact i'm used to wanting to loosen up, because of the fact they are delicate with me and don't mock me, fairly they communicate over with me to maintain me calm and it is over very immediately without soreness. So it is carried out! you will possibly be able to even experience greater beneficial for having conquered your worry, that's comprehensible after considered one of those nasty experience beforehand - it is going to not be like that and additionally you have a appropriate to ***** while you're dealt with in that way. good success and that i'm hoping you experience waiting to take the try at some point. it is an automatic equipment - so which you will in all probability nevertheless get letters, yet you will possibly be able to desire to ask your GP approximately it and that they might comprehend what to do.
2016-10-30 03:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry ,your not on your own ,i pa nick every time ,and my daughter turns a whiter shade of pale when any one says the words smear test ,but all jokes aside go and have it done its a life saver.
2007-01-06 02:30:20 · answer #4 · answered by Linda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
the test has the ability 2 send me in 2 a panic attack.
but i look at it this way
it's better 2 know than not know and is over with soon enough.
i reward myself with a large coffee icecream, or some butter-scotch angel delight.
2007-01-06 01:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i feel the same. its so degrading and like you i think after what i was worrying about, even though its still degading!! i didn't have one for 5 years as i kept putting it off till my friend stood next to the phone and made me book an appointment!
2007-01-06 01:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
better to be safe than sorry. I have ab cells twice now and been treated for. I dread to think what would have been if I did'nt have smears, never delay.
2007-01-06 03:33:32 · answer #7 · answered by jlb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont mind going for one but during the procedure and after i cringe, my legs go like jelly, its really strange as i dont mind getting swabs done, just book it and get it all over with,, good luck xxx
2007-01-06 01:20:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes every time i spend days worrying and its over in a few mins
2007-01-06 01:18:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hate them both but the thaught is definetly worse than the actual procedure lol
2007-01-06 01:19:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋