I am going to the gyn torrow I am 16 and there probaly going to have to give me a pap smear i am seeing a female of course I have been there three times but this is not the same gyn she has seen my mom and tells me she is a nice lady I have to have the pap smear does it hurt what gives with me and being scared?
2007-03-25 14:38:36 · 6 answers · asked by Izzy 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
it's normal to be scared. I hate going to the gyno. The more you relax, the less painful it will be.
The first thing your doctor will do is look at the outside genitalia.
The doctor will then insert a metallic instrument called a speculum inside of you. The speculum allows the doctor to look at your inner vaginal walls and the cervix. It sounds scary, but just stay relaxed. When it is time for the speculum to be inserted, try not to clench up.
Stay calm and relaxed at all times. Take deep breaths to relax your muscles. The exam will be uncomfortable, even awkward, but it should not hurt.
Next comes the pap smear. This is a long cotton swab that is brushed over the vaginal wall and cervis to collect cell samples that will be analyzed in a lab for abnormalities (STDs, cancer cells, etc).
The pap smear is the most uncomfortable part of the exam, and may cause a slight bit of pain when the swab touches the cervix. To keep it as comfortable as possible, continue to take deep breaths as the pap smear is being taken.
Once the speculum is removed, a vaginal/pelvic exam will be performed using two fingers. This is to feel for abnormal growths or cysts that can not be seen with a visual exam. It also allows the docor to exam the uterus and ovaries.
The hard part is over. Congratulate yourself on making it through the exam!
2007-03-25 14:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by bgd12345 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're scared because you've never been before and that's normal. It is embarrassing and the pap smear does hurt. Afterwards it hurts about as much as a period cramp but it's not really a big deal. It's over in less than five minutes. Worrying about it is much worse than the actual procedure.
2007-03-25 14:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by Sara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just relax and u will be okay.
Them pap smears do make ya sore down there.
U may want to take a motrin and wipe with aloe vera gel
when u get home.
Dont be scared, they put your legs in these prongy things
and the Doc takes a tool and scrap your vagina, thats it.
2007-03-25 14:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't hurt. It is embarrassing and sometimes a bit uncomfortable. The best thing you can do is try to relax. The exam is over pretty quick. You never really get used to having them, but they are so important...can save your life!
2007-03-25 14:42:43 · answer #4 · answered by kk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just new, and some women just freak out about the whole thing. Totally doesn't hurt. Relax, trust your doctor, and keep in mind that your doctor does this ALL DAY LONG, so she is very experienced.
2007-03-25 14:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by Keep It Sane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i still get scared and i've had at least 7-8 done....... it's normal to be nervous........ don't worry you'll be in, and out, before you know it. pain free too!
2007-03-25 14:41:30 · answer #6 · answered by User Name 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋