I have a test done every two years, as well as a mammogram ( being over 40).

I go to the Women's clinic in Southport for my smear, all female doctors who give a good Well Womens check up.

Why did I bother explaining myself

glad you did. I'm in the same boat as you.

Good luck with the results.

Thanks....but I have to pluck up the courage to go yet

i was like you, didn't have a test for years because of..the umm..."process", and couldn't get the courage to do it. Glad I did now, I dread to think what would have happened if i never went.

Go and get the test, you need to know if something is worng as quick as possible. The earlier the better.

I know...you are right

you will be fine. Can understand why you are a bit scared though. Get it over and done with, the more you think and wait, the worse you will get. I'm here if you need to chat. PM me if you want.

hey go see the doctor and explain how you feel they may give you something to relax you a bit

They know what I'm like, as the last time, the nurse had to take me home

It's just the poking around, as I have a tilted one (say no more )

they use a brush now so its easier less fiddly

Has it changed in 6 months, as I only went for mine last march?

Ah probably not

sorry

Possibly....the brushes have been around for several years, and are slowly being taken up by GPs. Some prefer to remain with what they are familiar.

Brush? I thought they had to scrape cells off the cervix. It must be like a yard broom to pick up enough cells surely.

I don't mean to sound flippant. I went once but never been back. Too scared they will damage something that works ok. Q