Hi Ladies!
I have my annual pap tomorrow and I usually have some discomfort when they insert that instrument however it seems that since I've been in peri it has been even more painful. I feel embarrassed wincing and shouting ouch during the examination. Even knowing I have to go makes me anxious.
What can I do to relax myself for the exam and what helps with relaxing the muscles of the vagina? I have very low muscle tone down there these days.
I would suggest letting the doctor know beforehand. I've been told that they may be able to use a slightly smaller instrument that is more easily tolerated. Hope this helps.
I don't know of anything that would help immediately other than emphasizing to the Dr. to be extra gentle and to use plenty of lube. It sounds like you may need the estrogen cream used for that specific issue. If you were willing to try it, I would probably call the Dr.s office, explain your problem, get a prescription for the cream and reschedule my exam after I've used the cream for a couple of weeks. Good luck😊
I have the same problem. My doctor has to use the smallest instrument available and lubricate it well. Still unpleasant, but not so painful.