I am 54 and have no womb or vaginal problems. I am over the menopause and coping well without any medications. I have not been sexually active for 10 years but no loss of libido, no dryness or lack of body fluids..just circumstances really. My new GP nurse could not get a smear from me as she could not see the cervix which has moved somewhere and as she tried to open things up I yelled. I am not a wimp..I have no fear of dentists and had a flexible colonoscopy without any significant discomfort but I have been asked to use Gynest cream JUST to facilitate the routine smear...not happy because my hormones are now well settled after a bit of trouble with passing water, anal fissures and IBS..things are settling nicely and I do not want to increase my libido thank you as I am happy the way I am. I was told by GP if I wont have the smear test -which suppose means paying £7 for a prescription I dont want and I must sign an 'opt out form'...What exactly is that implying? I would like thoughts on this please from anyone with good knowledge of the cream and the opt out form?
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