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Post by nobody on Jul 27, 2006 0:50:16 GMT -5
do pap smears hurt.
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Post by GrapeJuice on Jul 27, 2006 6:50:31 GMT -5
A Pap test or Pap smear is a screening test that helps clinicians detect cellular changes in the cervix (opening of the womb at the end of the vagina). The Pap smear includes taking a sample of cells by wiping a small wooden stick (similar to a tongue depressor) over the cervix. The cells are then put on a glass slide and examined by laboratory personnel to look for changes that might warrant further investigation. During the Pap smear you will feel the swab being wiped across the cervix; this feels somewhat scratchy, but not painful.
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Post by Sparkle on Jul 28, 2006 4:12:50 GMT -5
Yeah, we were told in our amazing sex ed lessons that if you scratch your wrist, really lightly, thats what it feels like.
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Post by Firey Shades Of Blue on Jul 29, 2006 13:32:08 GMT -5
I feel sorry for girls
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Post by GrapeJuice on Jul 30, 2006 1:56:43 GMT -5
Firey Shade of Blue it's no different then men getting their prostates checked. We all have to have normal check-ups to stay healthy, Men as well as Women. Should we feel sorry for men too then?
Grape Juice
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Post by biancasaur on Jul 30, 2006 23:19:05 GMT -5
If you relax and breathe deeply, focusing on relaxing the muscles in the vagina, a Pap smear is not that uncomfortable. Plus, it only lasts a couple seconds. Just tell the gynocologist that it's your first time and you're nervous, and they will make you feel more comfortable.
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