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'I feared a smear test would feel like being attacked again'

"When people say it changes your life, it really is true," she said. "For me, it kind of felt like dying which is also why I feel the link to surviving is so important, to draw that out." She said while it gets easier over time, it is still hard to talk about and live with. "You might see a trigger that you weren't expecting and then it might give you nightmares."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Pain relief is available for gynaecological procedures so why isn't it used? | Letters

Misogyny in healthcare significantly impacts women's experience during screening procedures, leading to pain and delays.
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4 months ago

At-home cervical screening tests offered in England

NHS England will offer at-home cervical screening tests to encourage more women to participate in health checks.
Initiative aims to overcome barriers preventing women from getting cervical screenings.
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4 months ago

Cervical screening changes set to start in Jersey

Jersey will implement a more personalized cervical screening service beginning July, focusing on less frequent screenings for those at low risk of cervical cancer.
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4 months ago

Cervical screening invites to change in England

Cervical screening invitations for women 25-49 will shift from every three years to every five years in England for those with negative tests.
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