I have gotten just a PAP test before instead of the whole exam. You could probably do that. I've read that there's a blood test in the works to replace the PAP swab, but I don't know if it's available yet.

If you don't regularly take ativan or other benzos, you may not be able to drive safely after the exam. You can ask the doctor to give you 2x the amount needed for the day of the drs. appt. and try a dose on a day when you're not busy to see how they affect you. Or you can just get someone to drive you home after the exam.

It's good to have the whole exam, but if you don't feel up to that, you can just get the PAP swab to check for cervical cancer. I've had that done by a nurse practitioner in my family doctor's office.