7 unsuccessful smears

I have been trying to have a smear test since November 21. 4 times at my gp struggled due to being in so much pain and I have a tilted cervix, referred me to hospital where they have tried 3 times over several months after the 2nd hospital visit was given HRT went yesterday for the 3rd time after nearly an hour of trying couldn't do it. 

I'm so fed up as doc says she needs to discuss in a meeting now whether to do the smear blindly, which she already did 2nd visit without success or they will insert a camera to look at my cervix. 7 months this had been going on, it's stressing me out I just want it doing otherwise I'm going to just not go.

I can't deal with the pain, stress and anxiety of this going on any more.

 

  • Hello Lia23 and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry to hear that you're having issues with getting your smear done.

    We have other ladies who have gone through a similar experience and I hope some of them might stop by soon to chat with you and offer advice.

    The other thing I wanted to mention is this page about cervical screening we have on our website which might be helpful to read.

    Also, if you want to ask some questions to someone with a medical background our team of nurses would be happy to talk with you. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on this freephone 0808 800 4040. 

    Best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator