Does it hurt to have a smear test for cervical cancer?

Posted on Oct 29, 2009 under breast cancer |

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10 Responses to “Does it hurt to have a smear test for cervical cancer?”

  1. gazeygoo Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    No

  2. Jules Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    no, it’s like a pap test.

  3. Bibigirl Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    There’s a pinch.

  4. villevalo614 Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    Its a little uncomfortable but no it doesn’t hurt

  5. Melissa Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    No, it doesn’t.

  6. Alessia Amnesia Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    It doesn’t really hurt, but it is uncomfortable. Some doctors are more gentle than others.

    This is gonna sound weird, but male doctors are more gentle than female doctors and I always go to a male gynecologist simply because they are more gentle.

  7. anne s Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    If you are referring to a first time screening, it is a pap smear, which is not too uncomfortable for most.
    If that test comes back with abnormal cells, you will need a colposcopy which is more detailed, closer examination of the tissue. This one is a tiny bit more uncomfortable and some women report cramping afterwards. A bit more scraping is involved.
    If further testing is still warranted, a cone biopsy is done where tissue is actually cut out and this can be painful, but only for the moment. Some doctors would recommend taking a pain killer prior to the in office procedure.

  8. dhpotter Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    No, you do usually bleed after, but its more strange than painful. As long as you’re relaxed you should be fine.

  9. Hoot Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    The doctor feels absolutely no pain at all….neither will you.

  10. Stephen Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am

    Not is its done by someone experienced in doing it

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