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To be worried about smear test?

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ps1991 · 15/04/2019 20:47

Tomorrow I’m going for my first smear. I had a baby 12 weeks ago and he got stuck and pulled some of the neck of my womb down with him. I also had an episiotomy and forceps delivery. I’ve tried to have sex but found it really uncomfortable and now I’m really worried the smear test is going to hurt! Before my LO I would have been fine and confident about it my I just can’t get over it! I also haven’t built up the strength to go for a bikini wax since birth either so everything is so untidy 😩 any words of advice?

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dementedpixie · 15/04/2019 20:51

If you don't feel that you have fully healed then I would maybe delay it until you are less likely to be in pain

sar302 · 15/04/2019 20:51

Ouch! Can you reschedule? I had episiotomy and forceps too and I don't think I could have faced that, and I have no problem with them usually!

UserFriendly14 · 15/04/2019 22:51

Had mine 4 months post partum, after stitches (though not as bad as yours Flowers) and I didnt feel a thing. I also had no maintenance down there shall we say and the nurse didn’t bat an eyelid Grin. At any point if it’s uncomfortable for you, physically or otherwise, just tell the nurse.

Just remember the benefits of having the check up and how it can then be forgotten about for another 3 years!

Treaclepie19 · 15/04/2019 23:01

Okay, it might hurt. Mine does because I have vaginismus anyway. Doesn't help that both times I've had a smear it's been (asap, so 3 months) after labour...
But, it's much better than the alternative. I'd recommend letting them know you're nervous and what's happened.

coffeeaddiction · 02/05/2019 13:15

How did it go ? I'm trying to pluck
Up the courage to book mine ( never had one before ) .
I had forceps and episiotomy a year ago when I had my little boy but they stitched me back up far too tightly !

Damntheman · 02/05/2019 13:53

Hand-hold for both of you, even if I'm probably too late for OP!

Neither of you are unreasonable to be afraid of it, but please do book one anyway coffeeaddiction. You can talk to the nurse beforehand to explain your worries and hopefully they will be reassuring and extra gentle with you. A good relaxing few breaths and it's usually over, much better than the alternative Flowers

Cookit · 02/05/2019 13:56

Gosh that’s quite early. I think I had mine 9 months after giving birth.

Unless you have had abnormal cells or something I’d be delaying a few months until you feel like you’ve healed.

windysocks · 02/05/2019 13:58

Why are you bothered about "being untidy" - they don't care!!
RE post birth hope you feel better soon !

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