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    Oct 31, 2006, 06:29 PM
    Smear test
    Can you tell me how a smear test works ?
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    Oct 31, 2006, 07:30 PM
    It is painless. The doc inserts an instrument called a speculum, he then takes an small sample from your cervix and send it to the lab to be tested. The test determines if there is cancer, pre-cancer or STDs.
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    Oct 31, 2006, 07:31 PM
    marshbog7,

    Not sure what kind of "smear" you are talking about, but here a site that may answer some question.

    http://www.healthywomen.org.nz/NCSP/briefdescrips.aspx

    Ace
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    Oct 31, 2006, 07:36 PM
    It is called a Pap Smear Ace.
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    Oct 31, 2006, 07:37 PM
    Is it definitely painless because I want to take one but my friend said it hurts
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    Oct 31, 2006, 07:39 PM
    Yes, it is painless.

    If you are sexually active it is imperitive that you have one once a year.
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    Oct 31, 2006, 08:17 PM
    Okay thanks j9 and ace x
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    Oct 2, 2007, 06:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by marshbog7
    can you tell me how a smear test works ?
    Hi, I had my first smear test last week and it doesn't hurt, its just uncomfortable. What happens is they get you to take your pants off and lie down, they give you a blanket to put over you so you feel more comfortable. Then they put a tube in, open that up abit and put a brush in and a long cotton bud. It doesn't take long to do. It pays to do it as something like that can save your life. It only happens every 3 years. The first one you get you have to have another one after 12months. Hope this has helped you.
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