Smear Test - any nurses/medics out there?

[mumtojasmine]

just wanted some advice, went for a smear this morning and the nurse was having difficulty finding my cervix - never had a problem before after much messing and putting my hips up she located it and said for future reference my cervix is pointing down and backwards???????, didnt know what to say as wanted to get home as quick as possible and now its bothering what does she actually mean? anyone know?

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hi MTJ, this is nothing to worry about at all. It may mean that you have a retroverted uterus (fancy speak for uterus facing backwards) or it may be that your cervix was feeling shy and was just difficult to find. I carry out many many female examinations per week and I cannot always find a cervix straight away as they can sometimes be quite hidden. Some women come into clinic saying that 'no-one can ever find my cervix' and bingo, its right there first try during the examination. Its a bit of luck, a bit of skill and a bit of experience (on the examiners part)! But its definitely nothing for you to worry about!

so would it make childbirth a harder next time around or would i be able to have a natural birth?

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Shouldn't make any difference at all. Lots of women have this and never know. Its just like lots of women are tall and others are small, some are fat, some are thin.