This might sound like a bit of an odd question, but do I need to have a cervical smear? I'm 20. Never had one before.
The last couple of times I have been to the doctor, she has mentioned that I should probably have one. I have put it off so far. The thing is, I'm really really really terrified. I was just reading another post where speculums were referred to as "shoehorns for the vagina."
I'm terrified, so my question is, how necessary are they? Can I get away with putting it off for a few more years? If I do need to get one, any advice for getting over being scared/embarassed?
Thanks!
The last couple of times I have been to the doctor, she has mentioned that I should probably have one. I have put it off so far. The thing is, I'm really really really terrified. I was just reading another post where speculums were referred to as "shoehorns for the vagina."
I'm terrified, so my question is, how necessary are they? Can I get away with putting it off for a few more years? If I do need to get one, any advice for getting over being scared/embarassed?
Thanks!