Mammogram or smear ??

[notasyoungasiwas]

Had a mammogram the other day and got talking to other ladies waiting and we debated whether it's easier to have a mammogran or a smear test. Mammogram for me every time !!!
Sorry gents not one for you ....

[marval]

Mammogram for me too.

[grasscarp]

I hate mammograms. I am usually good about pain, but I find it really bad. Smears dont hurt.

[askyourgran]

Mammograms are a tad less embarrassing, but both are essential.

[lankeela]

Mammograms every time. There is nothing quite so humiliating as a smear test. Why don't they ever do it in a room with a locking door - always with half closed curtains or a door that everyone and his mate walk through!

[supersuezy24]

Lankeela, you should say it to the nurse/doc that is taking your smear that you would prefer the door was locked etc.
The nurse at the clinic where I go always locks the door.

[welshlibranr]

Hate them both!.........mammograms are so painful, and smears are embarassing and uncomfortable to say the least!.......

[supersuezy24]

I have never had a mammogram although I did have an ultrasound before for a lump in my breast. It was a bit uncomfortable. Having a smear test is essential, I think over thinking it makes it seem worse than it is especially as it is over so quick. I will never complain about having a smear again after having a loop excision last week following a colposcopy...

[chrissa1]

I've had both and both are easy peasy when compared to a colposcopy mentioned by supersuezy. It was awful.

[ladybirder]

Only ever had one of each in my life about 17 years ago. Never again. Still traumatised:-(

[albaqwerty]

Never had a mammogram, Had colonoscopy and also a laser-shot thingy for pre-cancerourcells at the neck of the womb

Do not fancy a mammogram thank you but might prefer it to a colonoscopy

[chrissa1]

You Are joking ladybirder????

[ladybirder]

No.

[grasscarp]

Alba, what they do is get two sheets of metal and squash the breast between them. Just when you think you cant bear it for a second longer they stop.

[chrissa1]

Why would you not want to have a checkup that could save your life? Do you have children ladybirder?

[supersuezy24]

The colposcopy was uncomfortable, it wasn't sore, the loop excision was a little sore though because of getting the anaesthetic beforehand.. The procedure may not of been nice but I know it was necessary(sp?) and would rather that than the abnormal cells developing into something worse.
My mam had a mammogram yesterday as said it was uncomfortable but was over in no time.

[albaqwerty]

grass, if that was to prevent anything further, then yep, I'd accept serious squeezing (not meaning to sound trite) It just sounds and appears (on TV shows) to be so painful, but a moments discomfor and a lifetime ahead ,,, I'd go for the mammogram any day of the week

[netibiza]

Mammogram for me anyday over a smear, yikes!

[Bbbananas]

I don't mind either - if having them could one day save my life, then it's worth slight discomfort or any embarrassment.

[netibiza]

I've given up smears they do hurt, I had many cone biopsies and they are so painful. I do not feel that I am at risk now. Still have the boobies squashed every 2 years and I swear it's making them dangly!!!

[mrs.chappie]

I had my first mammogram not that long ago and it didn't hurt at all.

I've had several smears and they've all hurt like hell. So personally I'd prefer the mammogram, but I wouldn't hesitate to go for either.