Post menopause pat smear
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I had a pat smear today and I am still reeling from the experience. The pain was excruciating and I am pretty tough but this was off the chart. I told the female doctor it was unbearable and she hardly reacted some comment about maybe me being dry. This is not acceptable that any woman post menopause or younger should be expected to endure this amount of pain. It is time the medical profession investigates painless method of pat smear. Women are being turned off the procedure because of this. Has anyone else experienced this. I am 59 years old and have given birth to two children so know pain but this was off the chart.
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Kegel8Stephanie jane47249
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If you find that the dryness is unbearable you can get a topical oestrogen from your GP, or if you want to stay free form hormone creams try other intimate moisturisers such a Gyntima or Premeno.
After the event I know, but dont be put off having further check ups will you.
All the best
S
Sochima822 jane47249
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She said I had vagina atrophy and explained how it happens. Get a new doctor, one that is experienced with menopausal women.
Guest jane47249
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Yes! I changed doctors because of it, the new doctor was very gentle and it didn't hurt.
menopolized jane47249
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here in the East women dont go for these tests ...education is less and the doctors with clinics are not so developed
more woeful situation for those in between
ImagineOneDay jane47249
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jane5216 jane47249
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Hi Jane, I also experienced dreadful pain with my last smear - maybe it's something to do with being called Jane! (ha!) My female doctor was very sympathetic though and told me to request diazepam for next time. Mine wasn't to do with dryness - it's muscle tension and the fact that my cervix has gone into hiding. Jane x
Lotti1966 jane47249
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Jane,
I'm so sorry😣😣please find another Dr. Unacceptable