Been turned away for smear today

So today I went for my smear test but have been turned away because ive had a transvaginal ultrasound in the past 2 months. Im having to wait atleast another month to try again. Can I ask why this is? Ultrasounds arent especially vigourous or forceful in my experience so dont see how this could affect my cervix when it was two months ago. 

  • Hello Mrsb88 and thanks for your post,

    I am not sure why you were turned away from having your smear because of your recent ultrasound. I think that this is something that you would have to ask your GP or practice nurse. They are the best people to answer this query as they are involved in your care. Normally it would be fine to have a smear test after a vaginal ultrasound but there may be a reason why they wanted to delay this. I know that if you send a smear off before you are due to have this test they will refuse to test it, but I am not sure why they would refuse to do a smear test after a vaginal ultrasound.

    It will make very little difference having your smear in a month or so.

    I am sorry that I am not able to help more. If you would like to ring and speak to one of the nurses, then you are welcome to give us a call.

    The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine