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Ozzidoc Sep 5th 2007 9:19 am
Re: Pap Smear
 
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Originally Posted by quercus (Post 5278423)
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. :eek: Q
Here's a pic - :)



Cervical smears are not going to damage your bits. Pre-cancerous cells can be found and treatment instigated early on because of these screening tests. Each year, women still die from cervical cancer. Not many cells are needed.

donna Sep 5th 2007 10:17 am
Re: Pap Smear
 
If this is any help at all,i have yearly smears due to having reoccurrent problems 3 times and had treatment again last year.My point is ,i had a referral put in and was seen within 3 weeks and got treatment on that same day.And im in QLD
donna
good luck

auspal Sep 5th 2007 11:22 am
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The last time I had mine done I was told that I could pay an extra $30 or so and have a more thorough test, which picks up more than the normal one. I was a bit confused but thought that I had better have that done:confused:

Spikey Sep 5th 2007 2:44 pm
Re: Pap Smear
 
Originally Posted by Sheff_Sparky (Post 5276874)
me too, i had the coloscopy treatment last week and was told to have a test in 6 months, then again in another 6 months and than once a year for 10 years. But nothing was said about a higher risk as they removed the surronding area as well.
Me neither, I was told that it was very unlikely to return as treatment is 99% successful but obviously they want to follow up.

mrsridge Sep 5th 2007 3:57 pm
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I don't post much but always look forward to Amazulu's responses. They are fun and cool. He sounds just like my husband - who is South African and I suspect he is too.

best of luck with all the results etc.
ps: last time I saw my Obstetricion for my son's 6 week check he decided it was time for a pap smear... and it was my BIRTHDAY!! charming...

Tiawamutu Sep 5th 2007 4:09 pm
Re: Pap Smear
 
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc (Post 5278454)
Here's a pic - :)



Cervical smears are not going to damage your bits. Pre-cancerous cells can be found and treatment instigated early on because of these screening tests. Each year, women still die from cervical cancer. Not many cells are needed.
It's not the implement used to collect the cells that bothers me, it's that bl**dy other thing they use to do the job. It really hurts :(

Sally Sep 5th 2007 5:11 pm
Re: Pap Smear
 
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc (Post 5278454)
Here's a pic - :)



Cervical smears are not going to damage your bits. Pre-cancerous cells can be found and treatment instigated early on because of these screening tests. Each year, women still die from cervical cancer. Not many cells are needed.
I find they vary a lot in discomfort depending on different people who do them - had a couple in the UK where it really felt like someone was scraping barnacles and had 'period pains' all day. But other times not at all.

tum Sep 5th 2007 5:47 pm
Re: Pap Smear
 
Originally Posted by Sally (Post 5279465)
I find they vary a lot in discomfort depending on different people who do them - had a couple in the UK where it really felt like someone was scraping barnacles and had 'period pains' all day. But other times not at all.
I can relate to that. The first time my GP did the barnacle thing :mad: so the second time I was a bit apprehensive. But then you could choose between the GP doing it or the medical assistant. Didn't feel a thing. When I asked her if she really was finished she said, that the male GP's generally (sorry don't want to offend anyone) are a bit barnacally :blink:.

Miranda

Sheff_Sparky Sep 5th 2007 6:28 pm
Re: Pap Smear
 
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu (Post 5279355)
It's not the implement used to collect the cells that bothers me, it's that bl**dy other thing they use to do the job. It really hurts :(
dont they use the new smaller plastic one now? No where near as bad the metal one.

glittababe Sep 5th 2007 6:35 pm
Re: Pap Smear
 
Originally Posted by Sheff_Sparky (Post 5279582)
dont they use the new smaller plastic one now? No where near as bad the metal one.
Yep we use the plastic disposible ones one, nice and gentle. I've been told on many occasions that I don't hurt! One woman today was shocked that I'd done it, said she didn't feel a thing. I think its all about the practitioner, their approach and how nervous the woman is. Trust me girls, I don't even think about doing them and never remember much afterwards (hubby says same thing too) :rofl: Was in the Warehouse a few weeks ago and a lass came up to me said "Hi Annie hows everything, how are the kids", I chatted away merrily with her, thinking to myself, I know her from somewhere???? Couldn't figure it out until she said "must come and see you for my pap result, its been a week"! Then it dawned on me! :unsure:


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