blimey you have all reminded me...not had one for yrs...they all kept coming back as - "unclear results need another test"...................

Ooops another 'norty' one They are easy to 'conveniently' forget about though aren't they

Have you booked it yet?

I too was very wary, as are we all, put it off, but in the end it wasn't so bad, plastic not metal used.

cancer smear reminder to all those who havent booked yet
make your appointments

LOL Jen

Good Luck for tomorrow...i hope everythings clear xx

aww thank you justlou im sure it will be

It is most important that you try to relax when it is being done, it is much easier for the nurse and more pleasant for you. Let your mind go blank just lay back and relax, it it all over in a few seconds.

Argh all day I've been watching this thread but not daring to post as I didn't make my appointment

I won't have a chance until Wednesday afternoon to make the call ....... but I will do it then

Sorry to be such a woose but I'm terrified; however this thread has made me realise that my fear is shared by many and as such I'm not alone in my worries!

Thank you all for your posts......and I'm glad a few other peoples memories have been pricked

ok im only 21 and have never had a smear test before. luckily they keep upping the age for the first one. what is it? ive got an idea in my mind but not entirely sure?
the thought of it scares the hell out of me!

Well!

I have been putting mine off for a long while now. Finally thought, right! So I booked it.

It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. We had a good laugh actually - I nearly shot her in the face with the whatsit thingy She asked if I had been doing my pelvic floors already, as I apparently have good muscles

Just grit your teeth and go for it. Once you walk out of the Dr's you will start to forget about it, then you won't need another one for a long while.

The more you think about it, the more you will tense up about it.

Try looking at some deep breathing exercises, so when you are sitting there you can just focus and relax.. Also a bit of lavender oil somewhere will help you feel calm