Pap Smear?!


Question: I know this may sound stupid, but I'm not completely sure on the subject. What exactly do they do? Why do we HAVE to get it? I know they check for cancer and such, but is it like an official thing? As soon as you turn a certain age you HAVE to get it? Do we have a choice? I'm sorry, but I'm a little uncomfortable with opening my legs for some random doctor, especially if it's a guy. I'm extremely shy, and I've gone through some sexual things that have scarred me for life.. Is it a necessity of life to get a Pap Smear?
Thank you in advance for your answers.


Answers: I know this may sound stupid, but I'm not completely sure on the subject. What exactly do they do? Why do we HAVE to get it? I know they check for cancer and such, but is it like an official thing? As soon as you turn a certain age you HAVE to get it? Do we have a choice? I'm sorry, but I'm a little uncomfortable with opening my legs for some random doctor, especially if it's a guy. I'm extremely shy, and I've gone through some sexual things that have scarred me for life.. Is it a necessity of life to get a Pap Smear?
Thank you in advance for your answers.

its ok, and no question is stupid. i was the same way. what they do is take an instrument that will slightly open you up so they can have a peek inside. altough weird and uncomfortable for you, it doesnt hurt. then they take something that kinda resembles a qtip, puts it in a little bit. swipes. then your done. cells from inside you remeain on the tip of the swab so they look at those for caner and other diseases. pap smears can save your life. no women actually likes to get it done, but its better than dying. and no its not an official thing, its recomended for a girl to go 3 years after they have sex or when they are 21. ifyou have sex thats how you find out if somethings wrong, if you have an std or sti or anything. and no you dont HAVE to do it but its strongly revomneded. and when you have a baby you HAAVE to get checked out tehre numerous times during your pregancy ..its just a natural thing. i no its hard to get confort on a situation like that, but trust me, its over ina second. and you no what, it could be better with a random girl doctor. they dont no you personally or anything, so you can just do it and get it done with. its really nto a big deal. peopel make it out to be worse than it is. everyone i talk to are surprise at how they worried so much for somethign so dumb. these doctors see like 50 girls a day. its what they do. they wont judge you do anything. its there job. they wanna help you and make sure your ok. they arent goign to hurt you

i hope this helps and good luck

I share your pain. I just asked kinda the same question here. Seems that it's necessary, but where can we find the courage to go and get checked??

well most girls have them when they turn sixteen, and you are supose to have one especialy when you start having sexual axtivity. its all for health reasons

yah...u kinda do have to have them. They take a thing a stick it up ur va jay jay and then get some stuff on a q tip and test it and all that stuff

Yes, you should get one. It goes quickly. Maybe you should find a woman doctor. I go to one and prefer it.

And let them know ahead of time about your anxiety - you don't need to get specific, but they can be of help. You might even be able to get a tiny amount of a sedative.

Remember to breathe deeply to stay calm - it's over quickly.

You can also ask for the smallest speculum too.

it is deffinetly reccomended to go to a gyn yearly once you are sexually active. it's really not a big deal that you should be extremely nervous about. i'm only 15, and i had to get checked for irregular period reasons. pap smears do not hurt either, it is just uncomfortable. there is no reason to feel wierd about going. believe me, i'm sure they have seen things much worse then a normal vaginal check. they do them all day long. once it was over, i ffelt so stupid for worrying.
i would go if i were you..good luck! :)





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