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Nov 20, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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I decided to pluck up the courage to go to the doctors and get my smear test done. I had it done this monday. The nurse was lovely and explained everything to me. As she started to put the thing in, it started to get a bit unbearable, I put my knee down, then the nurse told me to breathe. Like It felt like was a bit out of control. The brush didn't hurt but the thing did, I was really nervous beforehand, so probably part of the reason. I have seen on google how other women had similar experiences. I'm actually scared to go in the next 3 years. I'm all for getting checked out but if I have to go through pain, it's not worth it. It should be a bit uncomfortable but not to the point, it's like knives in your thingy. Has anyone else gone through the same experience or is it just me?
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Nov 20, 2019 at 04:02 PM
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Good for you for going and getting it done. I too find it extremely painful, so dread getting it done - I have to go again in 2 years.
The only good part about, from my perspective at least is my Dr., knows it hurts me so she's really fast about it. splitimage __________________  "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba 
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Nov 23, 2019 at 04:46 AM
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I'm the opposite, the speculum doesn't bother me but the brush does for some reason, not sure why. It makes my toes curl.
I think what you describe is so common, definitely talk it over next time, if there's a nurse you find more approachable then so much the better. |
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Nov 23, 2019 at 02:03 PM
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I don't experienced pain with pelvics, but my mother always did, and my (adult) daughter definitely does. I believe that pain during an exam is more common than not. I fine that deep, whole breathing is relaxing during an exam.
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Nov 24, 2019 at 06:48 PM
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Oh, no...you are definitely not alone.
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