Pap Smear???

Can somebody tell me how a pap smear iz like???

Do u have to take all of your clothes off would it help if you got a bikini wax??

You should take off all your clothes except your socks, but make sure you put the gown on that they give you. It opens in the back so it will feel like you are wearing it backwards, but that's how it is supposed to go. It doesn't matter if you shave or wax down there, because the doctors have a lot of experience with both shaved and non-shaved genitals and can do the pelvic exam equally as well regardless of the grooming of the area. They can still see everything they need to see and do everything they are supposed to do. Nothing is missed if you don't shave.

A breast examination is typically done before the pelvic examination. While you are sitting, the doctor inspects the breasts for irregularities, dimpling, tightened skin, lumps, and a discharge. Then you sit or lie down, with your arms above your head, while the doctor feels (palpates) each breast with a flat hand and examines each armpit for enlarged lymph nodes and for lumps and abnormalities. While performing the examination, the doctor may review the technique for breast self-examination with you.

During the pelvic examination, the woman lies on her back with her hips and knees bent and her buttocks moved to the edge of the examining table. Special pelvic examination tables have heel stirrups that help a woman maintain this position. If a woman wants to observe the pelvic examination, she should tell the doctor, who can provide a mirror. The doctor may explain the examination or review the findings before, during, or after the examination. For the examination, the doctor first inspects the external genital area and notes the distribution of hair and any abnormalities, discoloration, discharge, or inflammation. This examination may detect no abnormalities or may give clues to hormonal problems, cancer, infections, injury, or sexual abuse.

The doctor spreads the tissues around the opening of the vagina (labia) and examines the opening. Using a speculum (a metal or plastic instrument that spreads the walls of the vagina apart), the doctor examines the deeper areas of the vagina and the cervix. The cervix is examined closely for signs of irritation or cancer. The doctor may use a swab, brush, or small plastic spatula to obtain a sample for testing, usually a Papanicolaou (Pap) test or a variation of it. The doctor checks for protrusion of the bladder, rectum, or intestine into the vagina.

After removing the speculum, the doctor feels the vaginal wall to determine its strength and support. The doctor also feels for growths or tender areas within the vagina. After inserting the index and middle fingers of one gloved hand into the vagina, the doctor places the fingers of the other hand on the lower abdomen above the pubic bone. Between the two hands, the uterus can usually be felt as a pear-shaped, smooth, firm structure, and its position, size, consistency, and degree of tenderness (if any) can be determined. Then the doctor attempts to feel the ovaries by moving the hand on the abdomen more to the side and exerting slightly more pressure. More pressure is required because the ovaries are small and much more difficult to feel than the uterus. The woman may find this part of the examination to be slightly uncomfortable, but it should not be painful. The doctor determines how large the ovaries are and whether they are tender.

A rectovaginal examination may be done. The doctor inserts the index finger into the vagina and the middle finger into the rectum to examine, the back wall of the vagina for abnormal growths or thickness. In addition, the doctor can examine the rectum for hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps, and lumps. A small sample of stool can be obtained with a gloved finger and tested for unseen (occult) blood. A woman may be given a take-home kit to test for occult blood in the stool.

Cervical cytology testing (such as the Pap test) involves collecting a sample of cells from the cervix and examining them under a microscope. There are two types of cervical cytology: the conventional test and the liquid-based test. The clinician collects the sample by inserting a speculum into the vagina to spread the walls of the vagina apart and using a plastic spatula (similar to a tongue depressor) to remove some cells from the surface and opening of the cervix. Then, a small bristle brush is inserted into the passageway through the cervix (cervical canal) to obtain cells from the wall of the canal. The sample is then sent to a laboratory, where it is examined under a microscope for abnormal cells, which may indicate precancerous changes or, rarely, cervical cancer. Usually, the Pap test feels scratchy or crampy, but it is not painful and takes only a few seconds.

Pap tests identify 80 to 85% of cervical cancers, even very early-stage cancer. They can also detect changes in cervical cells that can lead to cancer (precancerous changes). These changes, called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), can be treated, thus helping prevent cancer.

Pap tests are most accurate if the woman is not having her period and does not douche or use vaginal creams for at least 24 hours before the test. Experts recommend that women have the first test about 3 years after they begin having vaginal intercourse but no later than age 21.

It's like two minutes of an awkward silence, then it over.
Stop stressing, it's not that bad.

you have to take your panties and pants off, top is ok. it takes about 5 mins, it can be ackward but you will get over it. also see if you can get a female to do it. they put you more at ease and will feel less self conscious

you usually undress completely, save your socks, cause while you're there they're going to examine your breasts for lumps. Then you lay back and put your feet in those stirrups and spread your legs open wide. Yes, it's a tad awkward (I always go with a woman doctor). The best doctors will tell you what they're doing AS or slightly before they do it. They'll usually spread some cold gel on their fingers and they may reach up inside you to get a feel on things (I forget why at the moment), and then they insert this thing, called a Speculum. They used to be metal, but nowadays they're plastic. It holds the sides of your vagina open. It feels like a bit of pressure down there. The first doctor I ever had, when I was 14, told me that because I'd never sex before, it would be slightly uncomfortable. She lied--it doesn't get any better. LOL But it doesn't hurt.

Then the doctor takes this really long Q-tip, sticks down into the speculum, and swabs your cervix. You'll get a crampy feeling here, so this does hurt just the teensiest little bit, but try and relax, it'll make it easier.

And beware, some doctor's like to check your anus (weirdly enough, not all of mine have...makes me wonder), with a lubed up finger. I hate that part the most. And then your done. Chances are, you may have a bit of spotting and feel a bit crampy afterwards, but that's normal and goes away quickly. Take some Midol.

Not the most pleasant thing in the world, but it must be done for health purposes. I just grin and bear it and it's over very quickly all things considered.

the doc should tell you what she's doing while she's doing it. she will warn you as she's doing it that you may feel a small cramp. you will also feel pressure from the speculum (the little thing that holds your vagina open that looks like a duckbill). mainly, as she does it, it feels like a slight menstrual cramp and then it is over.