It doesn't have to be intimidating or uncomfortable.
. During a Pap test, your doctor will swab your cervix to collect a sample of cervical cells to check for abnormalities that could indicate cervical cancer .
Real talk: This part can be kind of weird. “Most people are uncomfortable with the speculum,” Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale School of Medicine and creator of, tells SELF. Pro tip: Speculums come in different sizes, so if you’re worried about it hurting, you can let your doctor know and ask them to try something smaller. “And if you feel pinching or pain, you can say something,” says Dr. Streicher.
You also don’t need to worry about being on your period unless you’re specifically going to have your doctor examine your discharge, adds Dr. Streicher. Having your period may also affect the results of your Pap test or any STI testing, so you should give your doctor’s office a call to see if it still makes sense to come in or if you should postpone your appointment.You’ll need to know the first day of your last, so make sure you’re keeping track of that in the month leading up to your exam.
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