Other reasons include being worried about the appearance of their vagina (34%) and being concerned about it smelling “normally” (38%). You wouldn’t miss a hair, nail or dentist appointment, so there’s no excuse for missing a test that could potentially save your life. Here, Dr Kristy Lau, NHS-registered and private GP at GPDQ, the UK’s first doctor-on-demand app, offers some reassuring advice on why women shouldn’t worry about getting their smear test. It’s over in minutes“Although the appointment lasts approximately 20 minutes, the test itself usually lasts no longer than three minutes. This can help take the pressure off the patient and ease the tension, making the test run smoothly.

Source: Irish Examiner January 23, 2018 10:29 UTC