i have never gotten one, or even been to an OBGYN before? so what happens at the first appointmean and what happens during a pap smear? im kinda nervous lol
Answer:
The pap smear is yucky. The doctor cranks you open with a piece of metal and swabs your cervix. I hate it, makes me feel like I'm being sodomized. It can make you bleed a little depending on when you had your period last, so wear or take a pad or liner with you for afterwards just in case.
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/pap.htm...
Don't be nervous. The pap smear feels a little awkward. Basically the doctor uses a swab-like thing to gather some cells from your cervix. It only lasts a few seconds. The doctor will also examine your breasts to check for lumps or abnormalities. She/he will also check your ovaries (which is the weird part) by using her/his hand. The first time is awkward, but going to the doctor and spotting a possible problem early on is better than letting the nerves get to you. Good luck!
It will be fine. They swab you with a large Q-Tip. It will be a little uncomfortable but it wont hurt. It is similar to getting a throat culture, just not the throat. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Erin
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