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muchlovex | 17:45 Thu 26th Mar 2009 | Body & Soul
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just been for a smear test for the very first time and the nurse could not take a swab as it hurt me. She said that my vaginal is 'curved' and that the reason it's more difficult. I feel so disappointed. She said I had to book a test with my GP so he could take a swab. I am now really nervous about going back.

I have not had a baby and have not had sexual intercourse for a number of years.

Has anyone else had a painful smear. Sorry, i don't want to put any girls off from going for their smears, as it's such an important thing.
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Just go to the doctor, who will probably do it easily. I dont want to discredit any nurses, but i have had loads of smear tests and swabs, a couple have been uncomfortable however the last nurse who did mine, i didnt realise she has done it as it was completely pain-free!

There is a technique and some have a better way of doing it than others.

I really dont think you have anything to worry about :-)
Yes. A couple of weeks ago, I had to go for a smear (which should have been done last July). The nurse told me that my uterus was tilted backwards and could I relax while she tried to drag it back in line!! Pretty damn painful!
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hi Nomercy,
The nurse said that mine is 'curved' so that's why it's a bit more painful. I feel like such a failure that she couldn't do it.

After i had plucked-up all the courage i could to go..
Dont worry muchlove, Someone else here had the same problem last week. My cervix is bent or tilted the wrong way so the nurse took ages finding mine. I needed a swab as well just like lots of other women. Its common to have a tilted/curved cervix. I'll see if I can find last weeks link.
Muchlove ... I find the only thing that works for me is 2 Valium that I couldn't care less - dont feel a thing.. But angel-cake is right some people are better at doing it than others.. I know that from years of having them,,,But try and get hold of a couple of Valium..I get them for my bad back every couple of years and then save the ones I don't use for times like this..
You might mention to someone at the practice how the nurse made you feel. Not to get her in trouble - but she probably made a throw-away remark thinking nothing of it, but because you were in a worked up state and with your pants off in front of a stranger - never the most relaxed time - it had a big impact on you. She will probably be mortified at this, and will become a better nurse by learning from your feedback.
My way of coping with difficult and embarrassing procedures is to come over all brash and vulgar - but that's just the way I am. Others here have given good advice and I'm sure if you spoke with your GP and asked for a little something to relax you it will be provided.
Wait till you have your first breast screening - imagine slamming your boob in the fridge door......
Try laying on your side, less painful. Useless nurse if she can't do it pain-free!
Ladies....please, we did all this last Sunday

pusskin Fri 20/03/09 14:25..Under Health and Fitness.

Surely there can't be much more to say !!!!

I think this is the question chinadog was trying to find:

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/H ealth-and-Fitness/Question726093.html
eash.....so what is the difference?
Sorry sqad, didn't scroll down enough to see your post.

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