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panther · 14-04-2008, 20:14

but they have now changed it to over 25!

thats the daft thing

flashy · 14-04-2008, 20:14

and why does anyone feel the need to use a glove? not being funny but to me that is just a pointless waste of money

Margaret Pilkington · 14-04-2008, 20:15

Cervical problems are linked to Human Papilloma Virus(which can be transmitted through sexual contact.

Women who have never been sexually active never get Cancer of the Cervix

flashy · 14-04-2008, 20:17

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Originally Posted by panther

but they have now changed it to over 25!

thats the daft thing

they have never changed it to 25

Pap Smears -- familydoctor.org

How often should I have a Pap smear?
You should have your first Pap smear when you start having sex or by age 18.

Continue having a Pap smear once a year until you've had at least 3 normal ones. After this, you should have a Pap smear at least every 3 years, unless your doctor thinks you need them more often. Keep having Pap smears throughout your life, even after you've gone through menopause.

Certain things put you at higher risk of cervical cancer. Your doctor will consider these when recommending how often you should have a Pap smear.

If you're older than 65, talk with your doctor about how often you need a Pap smear. If you've been having Pap smears regularly and they've been normal, you may not need to keep having them

panther · 14-04-2008, 20:17

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Cervical problems are linked to Human Papilloma Virus(which can be transmitted through sexual contact.

Women who have never been sexually active never get Cancer of the Cervix

Yep thats right, so why change it to over 25

panther · 14-04-2008, 20:18

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Originally Posted by flashytart

they have never changed it to 25

Pap Smears -- familydoctor.org

they have

BBC - Health - Womens health - Cervical smear test

Margaret Pilkington · 14-04-2008, 20:19

I don't know, but when I worked on the Gynae unit we did smears on everyone who was sexually active.

emamum · 14-04-2008, 20:19

they have changed it to over 25's

Cervical screening test Who can have it? - Health encyclopaedia - NHS Direct

emamum · 14-04-2008, 20:20

and i bought the glove because it came with a dvd to show you how to check properly and the glove makes your hand more sensetive and you can find smaller lumps that you would otherwise miss..

Lilly · 14-04-2008, 20:24

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Originally Posted by flashytart

oh and you are supposed to lie flat on your back with your arm raised above your head to properly check them, i was taught that from a very young age

If I lie down my breasts, what little I have, disappear and look like 2 smarties on a draining board.

I hope I would notice any lumps straight away as there is nothing else there that is protruding.

BERNADETTE · 14-04-2008, 20:25

Seems a bit daft offering the new vaccination but not offering smear tests!!!

Margaret Pilkington · 14-04-2008, 20:27

Don't knock having little ones......you knw what they say.....more than a handful(or a mouthful) is wasted.

I always wanted a large chest when I was younger.......I have one now(it's not a chest, it's a chestrfield) and would swap it every time for a smaller version.

flashy · 14-04-2008, 20:27

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Originally Posted by Lilly

If I lie down my breasts, what little I have, disappear and look like 2 smarties on a draining board.

I hope I would notice any lumps straight away as there is nothing else there that is protruding.

its in our family Lilly, so please check them as often as you can, Auntie Flora had breast cancer as did my mum and of course Siobhan and your great uncle Archie died of cancer, just keep an eye on them

emamum · 14-04-2008, 20:29

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Originally Posted by flashytart

they have never changed it to 25

Pap Smears -- familydoctor.org

How often should I have a Pap smear?
You should have your first Pap smear when you start having sex or by age 18.

Continue having a Pap smear once a year until you've had at least 3 normal ones. After this, you should have a Pap smear at least every 3 years, unless your doctor thinks you need them more often. Keep having Pap smears throughout your life, even after you've gone through menopause.

Certain things put you at higher risk of cervical cancer. Your doctor will consider these when recommending how often you should have a Pap smear.

If you're older than 65, talk with your doctor about how often you need a Pap smear. If you've been having Pap smears regularly and they've been normal, you may not need to keep having them

Sorry flashy but thats an american site, they do things differently

Lilly · 14-04-2008, 20:37

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Originally Posted by flashytart

its in our family Lilly, so please check them as often as you can, Auntie Flora had breast cancer as did my mum and of course Siobhan and your great uncle Archie died of cancer, just keep an eye on them

There does seem to be a lot of it about, doesn't there?

It said in the paper that Siobhan had lost 8 family members to cancer.

That's more than I realised.