I recently had a Pap smear. No big deal. A routine procedure done on a two yearly cycle. So why is it such a big deal?
Honestly? The thought of having my legs splayed for a medical professional to scrape cells from my cervix isn't hugely appealing. Naked from the waist down and covered in goosebumps; a medical sheet loosely draped over my waist in a failed attempt to maintain modesty amongst friendly chatter with the GP. I can feel my heart racing. It's like a drum pounding inside my chest.
I raced home from work to shower and change before my appointment. I applied make up in a vain attempt to maintain some dignity. And now that I look back on it; I feel like a fool. There's no reason to stress. It's a routine procedure that carries very little risk with the chance of early diagnosis giving the best possible chance of survival against cervical cancer if affected cells are found.
A Pap smear should not be something to fear. It's not the most pleasant thing on earth (I'll take a round of cocktails any day) but it's not particularly painful. So, women of the world, make sure you drop your pants every second year and get your Pap smear done.
It's so easy in our busy lives to put things off. To postpone. Sometimes indefinitely. However, it is important for your health. So have a hasty shower, pop on some perfume and a veil of makeup and get into it!
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