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No1DeadlyPoison

No1DeadlyPoison

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Hey all you beautiful ladies out there, I have been having a lot of pain in my ovary area, and I am just wondering if because I am Diabetic, am I aloud to request a smear test from my GP, even though I am not 25 years old yet? Or do I need to go Private? I would just like to have it done for my peace of mind.
 
I would suggest you see a GP as soon as possible. It could be anything, but ovaries are delicate and need attention if they are painful. I'm not sure a smear test would show anything wrong with ovaries though. An ultra sound would be better.
 
A smear test is a a swab of the cervix. The cervix isn't anywhere near your ovaries. A smear test certainly doesn't involve going anywhere higher than your cervix. To check out ovaries would require a transvaginal ultrasound.

If you've got pain that you think needs checking out, just go and have a chat with your GP.
 
If you have pain in your ovary area, you'd need an ultrasound. That's the first thing I had when they diagnosed me with PCOS when I was 25yo. I would've had PCOS undiagnosed for years too they told me. When I was having a lot of pain I was sent for ultrasound after ultrasound and they did lots of blood tests. I think the smear test you're referring to will only ever be able to tell you the health of your cervix and that general area.... it wouldn't necessarily help with ovarian pain unless your pain is deferred pain from your cervix.
 
mahola said:
When you say "ovary area" where exactly do you mean?
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In my lower abdomen, mainly my right side. A few years back I was told I have PCO but not PCOS and they did say it shouldn't cause me any pain and no further action was required. So, I am a bit stuck on what to do. I was told by my Diabetic nurse that because I am Diabetic I could have one, but my GP said that the lab would throw it away because of my age.
 
No1DeadlyPoison said:
In my lower abdomen, mainly my right side. A few years back I was told I have PCO but not PCOS and they did say it shouldn't cause me any pain and no further action was required. So, I am a bit stuck on what to do. I was told by my Diabetic nurse that because I am Diabetic I could have one, but my GP said that the lab would throw it away because of my age.
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That's odd for them to say you shouldn't have any pain. I certainly had a lot of pain every time I had cysts on my ovaries. I came close to getting one surgically removed but it burst the night before my surgery. PCOS can be very painful. I'm on the pill to stop cysts from forming.
 
Mep said:
If you have pain in your ovary area, you'd need an ultrasound. That's the first thing I had when they diagnosed me with PCOS when I was 25yo. I would've had PCOS undiagnosed for years too they told me. When I was having a lot of pain I was sent for ultrasound after ultrasound and they did lots of blood tests. I think the smear test you're referring to will only ever be able to tell you the health of your cervix and that general area.... it wouldn't necessarily help with ovarian pain unless your pain is deferred pain from your cervix.
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That is why I would like a smear test, to rule out anything nasty that could be going on. I do feel swollen on the inside of my vagina and can not use tampons as it hurts. I am in so much pain, I don't know whether I'm coming or going.
 
Mep said:
That's odd for them to say you shouldn't have any pain. I certainly had a lot of pain every time I had cysts on my ovaries. I came close to getting one surgically removed but it burst the night before my surgery. PCOS can be very painful. I'm on the pill to stop cysts from forming.
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I don't want to be sexist but it was a male doctor that did my scan at the time and said because it was oval and not that big that it shouldn't cause pain.
 
I'm afraid there is nothing we can do to help you. You really do need to see a doctor and press for some tests, not just a smear test but ovarian tests as well.
 
Bluetit1802 said:
I would suggest you see a GP as soon as possible. It could be anything, but ovaries are delicate and need attention if they are painful. I'm not sure a smear test would show anything wrong with ovaries though. An ultra sound would be better.
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I have had an ultra sound a few times in the past, and they did say that I have PCO but not PCOS, but they said it should not cause me any pain. I have had swelling on the inside of my vagina walls, and would just like to know if a smear is available for diabetics or if I need to go private for one. :)
 
No1DeadlyPoison said:
I have had an ultra sound a few times in the past, and they did say that I have PCO but not PCOS, but they said it should not cause me any pain. I have had swelling on the inside of my vagina walls, and would just like to know if a smear is available for diabetics or if I need to go private for one. :)
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I have no idea. Your GP will know.
 
mahola said:
Your cyst may have grown since then.

All the best gynaecologists are male. Weirdly enough.
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That is very possible. Unfortunately, that's not true for the ones I have seen, They have been quite rough. :(
 
Bluetit1802 said:
I'm afraid there is nothing we can do to help you. You really do need to see a doctor and press for some tests, not just a smear test but ovarian tests as well.
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That's okay, Thank you for your replies. It's always nice to get other peoples opinion. :)
 
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