How Much Does a Pap Smear Hurt?
Does It Hurt? Pap Smears Shouldn't Hurt. If You're Getting Your First Pap, It May Feel a Little Uncomfortable Because It's a New Sensation That Your Body Isn't...
Does it hurt? Pap smears shouldn't hurt. If you're getting your first Pap, it may feel a little uncomfortable because it's a new sensation that your body isn't yet used to. People often say it feels like a small pinch, but everyone has a different threshold for pain.
How can I make a Pap smear less painful?
- Time your appointment with your period.
- Wear comfortable clothes.
- Ask for a woman to do the test.
- Ask for a smaller speculum.
- Put the speculum in yourself.
- Ask to change position.
- Don't use lubricant.
- Use painkillers if necessary.
How long does a Pap smear take?
Pap Smear Procedure
The test is done in your doctor's office or clinic. It takes about 10 to 20 minutes. You'll lie on a table with your feet placed firmly in stirrups. You'll spread your legs, and your doctor will insert a metal or plastic tool (speculum) into your vagina.
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