I had a smear test today and it was really painful like something pinching me really hard inside. It is the first one I have had with the new plastic speculum rather than the old trusty steel one, performed by a young trainee practice nurse and also the first since I went through menopause. Previously I have had no issues at all with pain in having a smear taken, hardly noticeable.
I have read a few things about this on the internet and there are any possible reasons not least the ghastly expression of "vaginal atrophy". I should probably see the doctor about this but wondered if others had any experiences or advice to offer.
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Painful smear test
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GB50 · 12/03/2018 22:55
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