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SMEAR TEST :-GO GO GO

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PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 07/04/2015 00:20

i will admit I was petrified on having this test, does it hurt. It is my fango and I didn't want to have it on display. Any how MN members convinced me that it was a good idea.

www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3027385/Tragedy-mother-three-scared-smear-test-dies-cervical-cancer-just-28.html

Please go and have this test

OP posts:
Micksy · 07/04/2015 10:51

I didn't read the article but thanks for the reminder. I've been putting it off and am now booked in for this afternoon.

SaucyJack · 07/04/2015 11:20

"I don't get the negativity towards the OP/this thread"

Well, the issue is that's it's quite simply unacceptable to bully or guilt-trip other people into having medical screening. If she'd phrased it differently, or posted it as a reminder to those who do choose to engage with the cervical screening programme then it would be different, but telling other women what should happen to their vaginas is absolutely not on. Ever.

If it's not in your knickers, it's absolutely none of your business what happens to it. Deal with it.

Sallystyle · 07/04/2015 11:37

I agree with Saucy

Some never have them and while I don't understand it, it is a perfectly valid choice to make and I have seen too many threads trying to convince those people to change their minds.

PeachyPants · 07/04/2015 12:12

How on earth is this not "letting women make up their own mind" or "bullying" people, women on this thread have said that it's prompted them to book a smear, it reminded me about when my next one is due. If you choose not to engage with the programme that's your prerogative but why open the thread and take the trouble to post a nasty response to someone who is only trying to help.

SaucyJack · 07/04/2015 12:25

Shall I just cut and paste my earlier comment Peachy?

It's the language that's a problem. Nobody should be telling anybody what to do with their own body, and until people like you and the OP understand this, then people like me will be "nasty" on threads like this.

Have one if you want one. Don't if you don't. But for chrissakes stop trying to "help" other women with their own medical choices, because it's anything but.

ToadsJustFellFromTheSky · 07/04/2015 12:31

My fanny. My decision.

Exactly.

It also pisses me off when people say things like "it's a couple of seconds of embarrassment", "it's not that bad, just get over it", etc. For some people it's really not that easy.

PeachyPants · 07/04/2015 12:37

I did not read the tone as 'telling' she said "Please go and have the test", in my book that's asking not telling. It helped remind me, it helped remind others, if it didn't help you fine but the tone of the replies is unwarranted.

bumbleymummy · 07/04/2015 12:38

Jeez. Do people get this wound up about reminders to check their breasts for lumps?

Misslgl88 · 07/04/2015 12:43

I'm due mine again but won't be able to get it till my 6 week post partum check, I hate not getting it on time but can't be helped this time

itsnotmeitsyou1 · 07/04/2015 12:47

I'm due one this year, however I'm pregnant, so it will have to wait. I know its important, the one I had wasn't bad but I know a woman who had terrible issues with her lady bits, had a real fear if anything going on around there. We may forget to book an appointment, but I think most if us are educated enough to know 'yes, should get that done', without resorting to fear mongering. Those who cannot face it should not be shamed about it.

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