Cervical Smear Test

[lizann]

I was to have one of these the other day and I couldnt because it hurt so much - is it always like this?

I think I will need to take a relaxer or I cant have it done

Any advice/tips/help for me please?

[Siobhan]

I hope someone has some tips cause I am the same as you.. it hurts too much and I don't go.. I am not sure if there is new methods now that don't hurt..

[lizann]

I was going to ask for an epidural

[Siobhan]

I was going to ask for an epidural

If they say yes.. let me know

[moonstorm]

An epidural!! I thought I was bad! No you can't have one of these!! What about taking something herbal to relax you, like "Quiet Life"? Or do yoga breathing excerises? I know smer tests are unpleasant but they are a must! Be big brave girls and go, it only lasts for 2 mins.

[Siobhan]

An epidural!! I thought I was bad! No you can't have one of these!! What about taking something herbal to relax you, like "Quiet Life"? Or do yoga breathing excerises? I know smer tests are unpleasant but they are a must! Be big brave girls and go, it only lasts for 2 mins.

the process is only 2 mins but the pain stays with me all day.. I generally have to take a hot bath after it.. I haven't had one in years and I know I should go but it is very painful.

[Ruffed_lemur]

An epidural!! I thought I was bad! No you can't have one of these!! What about taking something herbal to relax you, like "Quiet Life"? Or do yoga breathing excerises? I know smer tests are unpleasant but they are a must! Be big brave girls and go, it only lasts for 2 mins.

It lasts a lot longer than 2 mins with me. The nurse nearly gave up last time! It's just so stressful. The leaflet on it does say it's painful for some women though.

[Ruffed_lemur]

I was to have one of these the other day and I couldnt because it hurt so much - is it always like this?

I think I will need to take a relaxer or I cant have it done

Any advice/tips/help for me please?

Maybe try and take something to relax you. Worth a try. Hope it works, and good luck!

[tammyy2j]

Try and take something to calm and relax you

[Chloe O'brien]

Shiv I'm with you I hate having them done and mine's is long over due. My last one only hurt when it was being done after that I was fine but it's just the thought. I avoid going to the doctors altogether as I know they are going to pull me up about it. Maybe we should go and get legless in a pub then go and get it done together.