Has anyone ever experienced pain when having a smear test done?!


Question: I am unable to have a smear done as it is so painful, even the small speculum hurts me. I have a good pain tolerance, but its just so bad that it has to be abandoned and it leaves me sore for days after. I am 30 and have a partner who is sympathetic and tolerant when we have sex ( when it is possible for us to do so). I am worried that something serious may be wrong and want the smear to be done, but its not successful. Any advice, other than relax and breathing excercises which I have tried?

Answers: I am unable to have a smear done as it is so painful, even the small speculum hurts me. I have a good pain tolerance, but its just so bad that it has to be abandoned and it leaves me sore for days after. I am 30 and have a partner who is sympathetic and tolerant when we have sex ( when it is possible for us to do so). I am worried that something serious may be wrong and want the smear to be done, but its not successful. Any advice, other than relax and breathing excercises which I have tried?
You might experience some discomfort or pain - try to relax by taking slow, deep breaths as it may hurt more if you are tense. If it is painful, tell the doctor or nurse straight away as they may be able to reduce your discomfort.

Vaginismus can cause both deep and superficial pain and is a common cause of pain during sex. It's a spasm of the vaginal muscles, caused mainly by fear of being hurt.

Some women with vaginismus have never been able to have full sex or even use tampons. They also tend to be very fearful of vaginal examinations and so may never have had a smear test.

check this site out http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/sex_relations...
This could be it as I can't use tampons, gave up on that idea years ago Report It

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    • I dont mean to be rude or crude but your obviously small down there or your tensing and stressed when you go for a smear or having sex with your partner, it could be an underlying psychological thing from your past that you are surpressing and havent dealt with yet. Maybe taking a trip to a sextherapist maybe worth your while to see if its in the mind or a physical thing.
    sounds like vaginismus

    poor u
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    take pain relief before u go


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