"Nar it bloody hurts when they squish it.
Oh Lord the squishing!!! Why does it have to be so tight!"
Well they squish it don't they and you gulp and then they proceed to give it another flatten which makes you want to swear. |
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"Nar it bloody hurts when they squish it.
Oh Lord the squishing!!! Why does it have to be so tight!
Well they squish it don't they and you gulp and then they proceed to give it another flatten which makes you want to swear."
You’re really bringing it all back to me. I was massaging my boobs for days afterwards. Got a lot of funny looks in the office. |
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"Nar it bloody hurts when they squish it.
Oh Lord the squishing!!! Why does it have to be so tight!
Well they squish it don't they and you gulp and then they proceed to give it another flatten which makes you want to swear."
Certainly does! I had a cyst in one of my boobs at the time so it hurt like feck and made me cry!  |
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I worry for the ladies with small boobs, uncomfortable enough when the gals are large  I had a recall on mine the other week. A very scary few days but all ok thankfully  |
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I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..? |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?"
Hey, don't worry, i think it's great. Besides it's a good opportunity to educate men on a subject possibly some of them know nothing about. Keep it going.  |
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"Nar it bloody hurts when they squish it.
Oh Lord the squishing!!! Why does it have to be so tight!
Well they squish it don't they and you gulp and then they proceed to give it another flatten which makes you want to swear.
You’re really bringing it all back to me. I was massaging my boobs for days afterwards. Got a lot of funny looks in the office."
I bet you did  |
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"Nar it bloody hurts when they squish it.
Oh Lord the squishing!!! Why does it have to be so tight!
Well they squish it don't they and you gulp and then they proceed to give it another flatten which makes you want to swear.
Certainly does! I had a cyst in one of my boobs at the time so it hurt like feck and made me cry! "
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I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me  . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo. |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?
I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo."
I was for years. Was properly traumatised by a doctor down south years ago. Had one up here more recently and whilst not pleasant it was trivial discomfort in comparison. Generally though I wish they’d find somewhere else to shove their silver nitrate. The whole thing is pretty barbaric. |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?
I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo."
I really think some doctors should be required to undergo the procedure themselves if they're unsympathetic to the patient. |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?
I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo.
I was for years. Was properly traumatised by a doctor down south years ago. Had one up here more recently and whilst not pleasant it was trivial discomfort in comparison. Generally though I wish they’d find somewhere else to shove their silver nitrate. The whole thing is pretty barbaric."
It seems to me that many of the physical examinations women have to undergo to stay healthy are pretty barbaric.
I don't think most men realise just how easy we have it. |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?
I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo.
I was for years. Was properly traumatised by a doctor down south years ago. Had one up here more recently and whilst not pleasant it was trivial discomfort in comparison. Generally though I wish they’d find somewhere else to shove their silver nitrate. The whole thing is pretty barbaric."
I often say this about some of the procedures women need. I had a hysteroscopy a few years back and insisted on having gas and air. The nurse commented on how much easier it was because I was more relaxed and said maybe they should use it more often. I personally think it should be standard for a lot of these procedures |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?
I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo.
I really think some doctors should be required to undergo the procedure themselves if they're unsympathetic to the patient."
I know but you'd think if anything the woman would be more gentle,but she just shoved the speculum inside me which made me gasp. I didn't like her one bit she didn't explain things to me properly,one minute she's saying don't worry the next she's saying you must be really worried. Well no woman because you told me not to,roll on April if I see her I'm off. |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?
I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo.
I really think some doctors should be required to undergo the procedure themselves if they're unsympathetic to the patient.
I know but you'd think if anything the woman would be more gentle,but she just shoved the speculum inside me which made me gasp. I didn't like her one bit she didn't explain things to me properly,one minute she's saying don't worry the next she's saying you must be really worried. Well no woman because you told me not to,roll on April if I see her I'm off."
it's really difficult to tell a doctor they're doing it wrong too. I hope she's left and you get someone who appreciates that a few seconds to use lube and calm a patient works wonders |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?
I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo.
I really think some doctors should be required to undergo the procedure themselves if they're unsympathetic to the patient.
I know but you'd think if anything the woman would be more gentle,but she just shoved the speculum inside me which made me gasp. I didn't like her one bit she didn't explain things to me properly,one minute she's saying don't worry the next she's saying you must be really worried. Well no woman because you told me not to,roll on April if I see her I'm off.
it's really difficult to tell a doctor they're doing it wrong too. I hope she's left and you get someone who appreciates that a few seconds to use lube and calm a patient works wonders"
Honestly I did not like her one bit,I think she just wanted me to have a hysterectomy and be done with rather than going back and forth all the time. I'm praying for a normal smear test next April. |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?
I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo.
I really think some doctors should be required to undergo the procedure themselves if they're unsympathetic to the patient.
I know but you'd think if anything the woman would be more gentle,but she just shoved the speculum inside me which made me gasp. I didn't like her one bit she didn't explain things to me properly,one minute she's saying don't worry the next she's saying you must be really worried. Well no woman because you told me not to,roll on April if I see her I'm off.
it's really difficult to tell a doctor they're doing it wrong too. I hope she's left and you get someone who appreciates that a few seconds to use lube and calm a patient works wonders
Honestly I did not like her one bit,I think she just wanted me to have a hysterectomy and be done with rather than going back and forth all the time. I'm praying for a normal smear test next April."
I understand where you're coming from. I recently saw a consultant who made me very uneasy. I don't trust the advice she gave me one bit. Luckily she didn't need to carry out any invasive procedures. |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?
I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo.
I really think some doctors should be required to undergo the procedure themselves if they're unsympathetic to the patient.
I know but you'd think if anything the woman would be more gentle,but she just shoved the speculum inside me which made me gasp. I didn't like her one bit she didn't explain things to me properly,one minute she's saying don't worry the next she's saying you must be really worried. Well no woman because you told me not to,roll on April if I see her I'm off.
it's really difficult to tell a doctor they're doing it wrong too. I hope she's left and you get someone who appreciates that a few seconds to use lube and calm a patient works wonders
Honestly I did not like her one bit,I think she just wanted me to have a hysterectomy and be done with rather than going back and forth all the time. I'm praying for a normal smear test next April.
I understand where you're coming from. I recently saw a consultant who made me very uneasy. I don't trust the advice she gave me one bit. Luckily she didn't need to carry out any invasive procedures."
It's horrible isn't it,I hate going there by myself as it is and then to not trust those that are there to hopefully make things better for you is rubbish. I hope you do find someone who's advise you can trust. |
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"I'm surprised I've not been invited for a mammogram yet.
Thought you were supposed to have your first within a year of turning 45.
I realise it will be uncomfortable but it is also important. "
Isn't it 50,I think I was 51. |
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"Do you think that because we don't discuss these things much the barbaric practices continue?
Gosh I hope not now there's a thought  "
It was only when I virtually refused to have the procedure done that they suggested gas and air. It was the same when I needed a cystoscopy.
Because it's over in a few minutes (that seem like hours) we tend to be relieved it's over and try to forget about it I think. |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?
I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo.
I really think some doctors should be required to undergo the procedure themselves if they're unsympathetic to the patient.
I know but you'd think if anything the woman would be more gentle,but she just shoved the speculum inside me which made me gasp. I didn't like her one bit she didn't explain things to me properly,one minute she's saying don't worry the next she's saying you must be really worried. Well no woman because you told me not to,roll on April if I see her I'm off.
it's really difficult to tell a doctor they're doing it wrong too. I hope she's left and you get someone who appreciates that a few seconds to use lube and calm a patient works wonders
Honestly I did not like her one bit,I think she just wanted me to have a hysterectomy and be done with rather than going back and forth all the time. I'm praying for a normal smear test next April.
I understand where you're coming from. I recently saw a consultant who made me very uneasy. I don't trust the advice she gave me one bit. Luckily she didn't need to carry out any invasive procedures.
It's horrible isn't it,I hate going there by myself as it is and then to not trust those that are there to hopefully make things better for you is rubbish. I hope you do find someone who's advise you can trust."
I've got to see her again in December. |
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"I'm surprised I've not been invited for a mammogram yet.
Thought you were supposed to have your first within a year of turning 45.
I realise it will be uncomfortable but it is also important. "
I was 49 |
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Oh jesus they're awful things. I've had 2 of the bastards. |
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Thought you were supposed to have your first within a year of turning 45.
I realise it will be uncomfortable but it is also important. "
It is normally the year you turn 50. They work their recalls in postcode areas so some get it at 49 and occasionally 51 depends when they are covering your area. |
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"I know the OP didn’t intend it to turn this way but it’s quite nice to be able to have this convo with other women. I wonder if should start a thread on colposcopies..?
I've had a few of those,I dread seeing a particular doctor at the hospital as she's so rough. The nurse asked her if she wanted lube and she said no,erm how about asking me . The guy that did it before her was so much more gentle and was explaining everything on the screen. I'm on yearly checkups at the mo.
I really think some doctors should be required to undergo the procedure themselves if they're unsympathetic to the patient.
I know but you'd think if anything the woman would be more gentle,but she just shoved the speculum inside me which made me gasp. I didn't like her one bit she didn't explain things to me properly,one minute she's saying don't worry the next she's saying you must be really worried. Well no woman because you told me not to,roll on April if I see her I'm off.
it's really difficult to tell a doctor they're doing it wrong too. I hope she's left and you get someone who appreciates that a few seconds to use lube and calm a patient works wonders
Honestly I did not like her one bit,I think she just wanted me to have a hysterectomy and be done with rather than going back and forth all the time. I'm praying for a normal smear test next April."
Lord no. I thought medical practice was against drastic surgery unless absolutely necessary. She sounds very old school. |
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Oh jesus they're awful things. I've had 2 of the bastards. "
Bastards. Good word for them. |
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"Nar it bloody hurts when they squish it.
Oh Lord the squishing!!! Why does it have to be so tight!
Well they squish it don't they and you gulp and then they proceed to give it another flatten which makes you want to swear."
Why do they have to squish them and make it so painful? I've never been and don't intend to go either. |
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"Nar it bloody hurts when they squish it.
Oh Lord the squishing!!! Why does it have to be so tight!
Well they squish it don't they and you gulp and then they proceed to give it another flatten which makes you want to swear.
Why do they have to squish them and make it so painful? I've never been and don't intend to go either. "
It's a necessary evil I find,how come you've never had one? |
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"Nar it bloody hurts when they squish it.
Oh Lord the squishing!!! Why does it have to be so tight!
Well they squish it don't they and you gulp and then they proceed to give it another flatten which makes you want to swear.
Why do they have to squish them and make it so painful? I've never been and don't intend to go either.
It's a necessary evil I find,how come you've never had one?"
Not the right age yet. |
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"Nar it bloody hurts when they squish it.
Oh Lord the squishing!!! Why does it have to be so tight!
Well they squish it don't they and you gulp and then they proceed to give it another flatten which makes you want to swear.
Why do they have to squish them and make it so painful? I've never been and don't intend to go either. "
I've never found it painful. It's awkward the position you need to stand in and certainly not comfortable but I've never experienced pain. I guess they need to be able to xray or scan or whatever it is deep into the tissue. |
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I've never had a mammogram. Do they squeeze the little ones too? Don't think I could even lay them on a plate of the vice (have a vague idea how it works). |
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"I've never had a mammogram. Do they squeeze the little ones too? Don't think I could even lay them on a plate of the vice (have a vague idea how it works)."
Yes. They have to hold them VERY firmly. It’s not about us trying to squeeze supersized boobs into an average boob sized container. |
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"I've never had a mammogram. Do they squeeze the little ones too? Don't think I could even lay them on a plate of the vice (have a vague idea how it works).
Yes. They have to hold them VERY firmly. It’s not about us trying to squeeze supersized boobs into an average boob sized container."
Thanks. That's something joyful to look forward to in the future... |
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Yes. They have to hold them VERY firmly. It’s not about us trying to squeeze supersized boobs into an average boob sized container.
Thanks. That's something joyful to look forward to in the future..."
it genuinely isn't that bad for everyone.
The technician positions you and your breasts, there's pressure for sure but not everyone will feel pain |
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"Hmm, wish I hadn't searched this thread! I have my first one tomorrow. "
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I had my first one earlier this year, had a few scary weeks whilst they were trying to determine if my breast calcifications were cancerous or not. After going through two biopsies, the next mammogram was a breeze compared to them! |
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"I had my first one earlier this year, had a few scary weeks whilst they were trying to determine if my breast calcifications were cancerous or not. After going through two biopsies, the next mammogram was a breeze compared to them! "
Glad it was ok eventually |
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Oh jesus they're awful things. I've had 2 of the bastards.
Bastards. Good word for them."
I had cervical cancer at 21 - I was pregnant at the time - so probably the nicest bastard I've ever had in my life! The colposcopy not the baby 
I find mammograms a necessary trial as well - I'm quite short so I find myself trying to pretend I'm a contortionist on tiptoes!
I've been lucky to be screened early several times now due the breast cancer gene in the family.
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Oh Lord the squishing!!! Why does it have to be so tight!
Well they squish it don't they and you gulp and then they proceed to give it another flatten which makes you want to swear.
Why do they have to squish them and make it so painful? I've never been and don't intend to go either. "
Seriously? You would rather end up with a life changing condition than have your boobs squeezed for 2 minutes |
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