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OHbaby! Forums : Smear tests https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:46:32 +0000 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:15:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15976 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Smear tests : i totally understand...:) i have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=347311&title=smear-tests#347311 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 15976
Posted: 07 April 2008 at 10:15am

i totally understand...:) i have to get them done but doesnt mean i like it:)..i just think its super important esp those with children.. ]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:15:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=347311&title=smear-tests#347311 <![CDATA[Smear tests : And yah, I know I'm being...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=347306&title=smear-tests#347306 Author: AliaDawn
Subject: 15976
Posted: 07 April 2008 at 10:12am

And yah, I know I'm being a little silly about it... but it really does freak me out

And gotta react somehow...]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:12:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=347306&title=smear-tests#347306 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I'm going to go with ignorance...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=347302&title=smear-tests#347302 Author: AliaDawn
Subject: 15976
Posted: 07 April 2008 at 10:11am

I'm going to go with ignorance is bliss for now...

Maybe I'll have to think about it by the time I turn 20... I've decided I'm a virgin.]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:11:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=347302&title=smear-tests#347302 <![CDATA[Smear tests : aliadawn i know it sounds bad...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=347298&title=smear-tests#347298 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 15976
Posted: 07 April 2008 at 10:07am

aliadawn i know it sounds bad but as others said nothing compared to checks and giving birth...:( and cervical cancer has a really high rate or beating it if you catch it early.. ]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:07:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=347298&title=smear-tests#347298 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I'm overdue for mine too...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=347132&title=smear-tests#347132 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 15976
Posted: 07 April 2008 at 2:35am

I'm overdue for mine too now - I was due while preggers with Emma. Oh well, one day soon I'll find the time to call the GP....

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:35:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=347132&title=smear-tests#347132 <![CDATA[Smear tests : Honestly - I'd rather give...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346740&title=smear-tests#346740 Author: AliaDawn
Subject: 15976
Posted: 06 April 2008 at 7:41pm

Honestly - I'd rather give birth!! I haaaated having fingers, and things with gel in them shoved up there... at least the baby was supposed to be there!

I'm guessing you mean in labour?? cause there was no one poking or prodding me there any other time! Seb was 4 hours from word go, so might not have time for stuff like that next time

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:41:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346740&title=smear-tests#346740 <![CDATA[Smear tests : Aliadawn. Maybe get one next...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346709&title=smear-tests#346709 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 15976
Posted: 06 April 2008 at 7:24pm

Aliadawn. Maybe get one next time you have a baby...if it is possible to do it then. If they are poking and proding around then they may as well. They really arent too bad though.....especially when you compare it to childbirth

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:24:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346709&title=smear-tests#346709 <![CDATA[Smear tests : Never had one, hopefully never...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346673&title=smear-tests#346673 Author: AliaDawn
Subject: 15976
Posted: 06 April 2008 at 6:40pm

Never had one, hopefully never will

I dislike doctors as it is, the whole idea of it is weird to me, and on top of that we haven't been able to get a doctor here anyway. Plus we couldn't afford it, even if it is only the normal consultation fee

If it was free I still don't want it!!]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:40:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346673&title=smear-tests#346673 <![CDATA[Smear tests : Its on my to do list for the next...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346649&title=smear-tests#346649 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 15976
Posted: 06 April 2008 at 6:07pm

Its on my to do list for the next week or so. Figured I would get it done before my next AF as hopefully we will be TTCing after that and I dont think I want people scraping my cervix unnecessarily when I want a baby in there.]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:07:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346649&title=smear-tests#346649 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I had some kind of internal when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346616&title=smear-tests#346616 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 15976
Posted: 06 April 2008 at 4:52pm

I had some kind of internal when i was 6 weeks preg with Astin but all i can remember was the doc asking if i had had a smear lately to which i said no! only had 1 a year before Bay!....yadayadayada when she rung with results all my mind was on was her telling me i had chlamidia!!! - which turned out to be a false alarm!! the lab got me mixed up with someone with a similar last name! WTF!!!

so does this sound like i had a smear or something else??????? (i know - such a doze i am!!! not remembering!!

) ]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:52:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346616&title=smear-tests#346616 <![CDATA[Smear tests : Mum2Lucas wrote:I get mine...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346526&title=smear-tests#346526 Author: kebakat
Subject: 15976
Posted: 06 April 2008 at 3:21pm

Mum2Lucas wrote:

I get mine done 6 monthly as I'm very high risk, have had several abnormal smears with cells deteriorating to a worser stage, then had a colposcopy also! ...And I'm only 20, so I don't believe that age has anything to do with when you should start getting them. It can happen to anyone!

Yup I'm the same. I got my first when I was 16 which was slightly abnormal. The next one at 19 and have had several colposcopys since. They are soo not cool and I'm 23. I wish they would remove the cells already.]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:21:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346526&title=smear-tests#346526 <![CDATA[Smear tests : the advise 20 or before if you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346508&title=smear-tests#346508 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 15976
Posted: 06 April 2008 at 2:47pm

the advise 20 or before if you are sexually active before that.. ]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:47:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346508&title=smear-tests#346508 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I get mine done 6 monthly as I'm...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346474&title=smear-tests#346474 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 15976
Posted: 06 April 2008 at 1:19pm

I get mine done 6 monthly as I'm very high risk, have had several abnormal smears with cells deteriorating to a worser stage, then had a colposcopy also! ...And I'm only 20, so I don't believe that age has anything to do with when you should start getting them. It can happen to anyone!]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:19:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=346474&title=smear-tests#346474 <![CDATA[Smear tests : And just to be different I get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=345750&title=smear-tests#345750 Author: Maya
Subject: 15976
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 8:25pm

And just to be different I get mine 2 yearly lol, I'm not high risk coz have never had an abnormal one, but with the family history I like to get them done a bit more regularly.]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:25:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=345750&title=smear-tests#345750 <![CDATA[Smear tests : you need them done three yearly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=345643&title=smear-tests#345643 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 15976
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 6:06pm

you need them done three yearly unless you are high risk(various reasons) then its yearly. ]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:06:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=345643&title=smear-tests#345643 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I had one when I was pregnant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=345637&title=smear-tests#345637 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 15976
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 5:58pm

I had one when I was pregnant with Jack and then again when I had my IUD put in. I don't even know how often you need them.]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:58:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=345637&title=smear-tests#345637 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I think that if you don't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=345602&title=smear-tests#345602 Author: Rackhell
Subject: 15976
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 4:29pm

I think that if you don't have one done every four years then they put you down for having a smear every year anyway.]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:29:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=345602&title=smear-tests#345602 <![CDATA[Smear tests : i have one done every year in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=345600&title=smear-tests#345600 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 15976
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 4:22pm

i have one done every year in april..had one just before preg and just had another one done(6 weeks after bubs as i have them yearly) hurt more after bubs:( even though it was ce section!:(]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:22:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=345600&title=smear-tests#345600 <![CDATA[Smear tests : hmmm i think ill wait until i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=344215&title=smear-tests#344215 Author: MyBelly
Subject: 15976
Posted: 04 April 2008 at 8:54am

hmmm i think ill wait until i get AF again, its due anytime now, well theoretically, but no sign/symptoms yet, so ill wait until it comes then book,

thanks heaps ladies]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:54:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=344215&title=smear-tests#344215 <![CDATA[Smear tests : Hmmm I'm going to call them...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=344096&title=smear-tests#344096 Author: .Mel
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 9:56pm

Hmmm I'm going to call them tomorrow and question why it was so expensive. ]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:56:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=344096&title=smear-tests#344096 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I would check with your doctor...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=344090&title=smear-tests#344090 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 9:50pm

I would check with your doctor as to when to have one done. I was due a smear when I was about 4mth PG and my doctor didn't want me to have it done until Jack was about 6mths. It obviously depends on your doctor]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:50:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=344090&title=smear-tests#344090 <![CDATA[Smear tests : You're good Kels, my friend...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=344078&title=smear-tests#344078 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 9:39pm

You're good Kels, my friend offered me stuff when she was a practice nurse but I didn't really want her doing it.

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:39:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=344078&title=smear-tests#344078 <![CDATA[Smear tests : ANd all my friends and my lil...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343937&title=smear-tests#343937 Author: Kels
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:36pm

ANd all my friends and my lil sister came for free ones hehehehe. GOt to be some perks to offer my friends

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:36:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343937&title=smear-tests#343937 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I have always given people smears...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343933&title=smear-tests#343933 Author: Kels
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:35pm

I have always given people smears for free and even offered the thin prep for free too lol

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:35:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343933&title=smear-tests#343933 <![CDATA[Smear tests : The thin prep one is different...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343928&title=smear-tests#343928 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:34pm

The thin prep one is different to a normal smear hence the cost. I've never had the thin prep one, and the smear itself has been otherwise free - that said I usually get it done at a visit when other things are being sorted too.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:34:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343928&title=smear-tests#343928 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I was told if I see my dr it'll...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343927&title=smear-tests#343927 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:34pm

I was told if I see my dr it'll cost $8 (just for the equipment) but if I don't it'll cost about $35 at my dr's. I just go to the free place in Palmy and the practice nurse from my dr's does it there.

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:34:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343927&title=smear-tests#343927 <![CDATA[Smear tests : It's cheaper if you get the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343925&title=smear-tests#343925 Author: DJ
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:33pm

It's cheaper if you get the practice nurse to do it.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:33:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343925&title=smear-tests#343925 <![CDATA[Smear tests : Ekk I am overdue big time too....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343924&title=smear-tests#343924 Author: Kels
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:33pm

Ekk I am overdue big time too.

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:33:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343924&title=smear-tests#343924 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I usually just pay the normal...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343921&title=smear-tests#343921 Author: Maya
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:32pm

I usually just pay the normal consult fee.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:32:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343921&title=smear-tests#343921 <![CDATA[Smear tests : Geez!!! I've had 4 or 5 done...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343913&title=smear-tests#343913 Author: kebakat
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:30pm

Geez!!! I've had 4 or 5 done at the docs and never paid. And probably the same up at the hospital but I expect those will always be free.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:30:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343913&title=smear-tests#343913 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I had to pay $70! That included...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343901&title=smear-tests#343901 Author: .Mel
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:26pm

I had to pay $70! That included the smear and seeing the doctor before hand about other stuff.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:26:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343901&title=smear-tests#343901 <![CDATA[Smear tests : Smears cost money?? I've...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343895&title=smear-tests#343895 Author: kebakat
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:24pm

Smears cost money?? I've never paid for one before lol]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:24:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343895&title=smear-tests#343895 <![CDATA[Smear tests : My mid wife told me to have one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343880&title=smear-tests#343880 Author: .Mel
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:17pm

My mid wife told me to have one when Cooper was 3 mths. I had one on Monday. I had the more expensive one done; the thin pap smear. Apparently that gets more conclusive results.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:17:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343880&title=smear-tests#343880 <![CDATA[Smear tests : It's not to soon since her...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343873&title=smear-tests#343873 Author: DJ
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 8:12pm

It's not to soon since her birth to have one if one is due. I had one when A was 3mths. It didn't seem to matter that AF had not returned.
If you are not horribly overdue for a smear you could wait until AF returns and go mid cycle- then there is a better chance that they will get all the cells they need, and you won't need to got back for a repeat.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:12:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343873&title=smear-tests#343873 <![CDATA[Smear tests : I would say that if you weren't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343814&title=smear-tests#343814 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 7:31pm

I would say that if you weren't up to date with it then get it done asap.

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:31:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343814&title=smear-tests#343814 <![CDATA[Smear tests : bugger - that reminds i am overdue...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343810&title=smear-tests#343810 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 7:29pm

bugger - that reminds i am overdue for one... was supposed to have one after gabriel but by the time i got round to it was pregnant with toby. ]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:29:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343810&title=smear-tests#343810 <![CDATA[Smear tests : Just according to your regular...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343805&title=smear-tests#343805 Author: Maya
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 7:19pm

Just according to your regular schedule, so if you were up to date before you got preg then it would be due 2 years later. I had one at my 6 week check after Maya which was kinda good coz now I remember that I have to have one done on every even # birthday lol.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:19:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343805&title=smear-tests#343805 <![CDATA[Smear tests : hiya, Just wondering how long...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343797&title=smear-tests#343797 Author: MyBelly
Subject: 15976
Posted: 03 April 2008 at 7:13pm

hiya,

Just wondering how long after babys born do they recommend having a smear test??
Gosh i cant believe im actually wondering if im due! i do have to say before Eden i always procrastinated about them, but i suppose labour kinda takes every last scrap of dignity away huh?]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:13:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15976&PID=343797&title=smear-tests#343797