1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Mar 07, 2008, 2:50 pm PST

Why are the complications that came happen from this exam not included here?

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Apr 19, 2008, 2:26 am PDT

I HAD NO IDEA THAT YOU COULD STILL GET A PAP WHILE ON YOUR PERIOD. I ALWAYS CANCEL MY APPOINMENTS WHEN THAT HAPPENS. THANKS.

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, May 10, 2008, 9:23 pm PDT

Research does not support having a pap smear every year. Many countries support having a pap smear performed every 3 years. Research has also shown pelvic exams to be of little to no value in asymptomatic women. Here is a great article on the subject: http://www.racgp.org.au/Content/NavigationMenu

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, May 10, 2008, 9:27 pm PDT

http://www.racgp.org.au/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/AustralianFamilyPhys/2006issues/afp200611/20061103stewart.pdf

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, May 10, 2008, 9:34 pm PDT

Note: Cutting and pasting the above into your browser will insert spaces into the address. Make sure you remove these otherwise the link will not work!

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Oct 30, 2008, 10:53 pm PDT

Something to note, as it's been my experience and I just found out why: If the cervix is high, the pelvic exam may be more uncomfortable -- so if it hurts, don't beat yourself up over not being relaxed enough, etc. Just breathe through it, let the doctor know so s/he can try to be as gentle as possible, and know that it's not your fault. :)

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