Hi could I have a private post please When I was pregnant with my little girl I…
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When I was pregnant with my little girl I went to hospital numerous times for bleeding. Had scans, internals and they never found anything. The doctors wrote on my notes at least three times that I needed a smear once I had had her. With the stress of a new baby I had completely forgotten about it. When I remembered a couple of months after I spoke to my mum and she asked if I had anything else weird down there. Well sex is quite often very painful and I can bleed, both before and after pregnancy, and I’ve always passed clots with my periods. I also have quite a lot of discharge on a regular basis (sorry for tmi). I have been checked for sti’s and infections but have none. So I called the doctors to ask for a smear and I got a very rude reply ‘you’re under 25 so no’. I’ve called numerous times. They refuse to give me a doctors appointment or even let me speak to a doctor I always get ‘the nurse will call you back’ and always the same answer. I’m 20 and really confused at what to do. Sorry for the long post. Any advice welcome, thank you xx
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Could you reply to my reply again please (sorry). No I’m not on any contraception haven’t been since before my child! So shouldn’t be that! Thank you will call tomorrow and keep you all updated. Thanks for your help! Xx
Hi could you reply to the post please. My doctors don’t have online appointment booking, I will call and say I am uncomfortable to talk about what is wrong and that I need to see a doctor. Thank you for all your help it does make me a little bit worried as I have bleeding between periods too! If I still have no luck I will definitely look into going privately xx
Ffs , i cant believe in this day and age you have to be over 25 to get a smear in England . I’m originally from NZ , when you are put on the pill it is compulsory to have a smear every year no matter what age . Archaic system . Women’s health is important no matter what age . Try make an appointment , fake an illness if you have to to see a GP . None of the receptionists bloody business what you are there for . Soz for the rant , i do hope you get sorted out xx
Ask to be referred to gynaecology for irregular bleeding and due to patient charter and there duty of care they cannot refuse a request for a referral and tell them to check your pregnancy notes to confirm xx
Do you have any copies of it in your maternity notes stating you should have one post delivery? Or the hospital notes?
Make an appt with the Dr. Receptionists can ask what for but you don’t have to tell them, so just say you’re uncomfortable discussing it with them or something but it’s important to be seen soon.
If the doc or receptionist still refuse ask them to send you a letter in writing stating their refusal to give you an appt/ send you for a test when it has been requested by the obstetrician.
Contact the practice manager to discuss the Receptionists treatment so far. If all that fails call the hospital and speak to the obstetrician to ask for their help. Good luck.
Discharge is normal. As long as it’s not a strange colour (it should be white),has a strong odour (like fish) or a weird texture (gritty) then it’s perfectly healthy. It’s a sign that your vagina is healthy. You should be referred for tests if you’re suffering bleeding after sex or between periods. Clots are normal in a period too (you’re not just passing blood,it’s womb lining as well)
This sounds exactly like what I was going through. I had a smear after my baby and turned out I had hpv which is really common but it caused me to have a growth on my cervix which they called a CIN3. I’m not sure where your from but here they do smears from the age of 21. Also the local family planning clinics here perform smears so it might be worth having a chat to the nurse at your local clinic. I know what it’s like to feel not listened to because of abrupt receptionists. They’re exactly the same in my doctors. Unyet if you try to explain why you need that appointment they tell you they’re not medically trained. 😂😂 just keep persisting you’ll soon be seen if you hound them.
I’m 24 and have had 2 smears. I don’t understand why the age is 25 in some areas!
On a different note I also get discharge quite a lot with no sti’s etc and my smears have been normal. If you are concerned then push until you get one x
I’m Scotland and I had my daughter at the age of 18 and was told I’d get one regularly now
I’ve just turned twenty today so I think that means I’m due one next year?
Think that’s ridiculous with all the posters and campaigns about womens cervix cancer etc and your being refused a Dr and a smear!! Would definitely be complaining ti someone higher up
I had my first child at 18 and even on there it said to have a smear after birth. I then had a second child and booked I for one after she was born. Got into the room and my name wasn’t coming up on the system she asked how old I was and as I was under 25 they refused
I’ve had a similar problem they won’t let me have a smear because I’m 23.
I’ve had bleeding and pain after sex and they still won’t do a smear.
I’d contact your maternity ward and ask for your notes or for a copy of the notes to be sent to your doctor, hope you get it after doing xxx
If your concerned, then I would not call the doctor, but go visit them in person they should have a copy of your medical info from your pregnancy and I would hope the hospital would of had sent them a letter also. Maybe ask your health visitor for advise too, because they can also write to your doctor
You could go private and pay for one that’s weird they haven’t tested you as I wad offered a smear after my first when I was 19 but didn’t go too appointment ad was ill that day and I had one after my second wad born when I was 24 xxx
Contact obs and gynocolgy department at hospital, explain your were told you needed one after preganacy but local surgery are refusing cos of your age they should help you
You need to book an appointment hun,even if you pretend it’s for something else (although they shouldn’t ask)
I’m 23 and fighting the nhs tooth and nail for a smear. Had one done by a consultant and the lab refused to even test it! With a family history, too many symptoms to count and abnormalities, I’m literally fighting them for tests.
But keep pushing them. If it’s in your notes, take them and literally shove them in their face xx
Sounds like it could be cervical ectropion. Tell the doctor your symptoms if you mention bleeding after sex then they’ll definitely do a smear
Pay for one privately it’s the same in ireland the age really needs to be lowered but you are entitled to one 6 weeks after you’ve had a baby no matter how old you are
I had a smear at 18 and had bad cells lucky I was checked I just had a baby aswell I’ve had one every year since then go to a walk in health clinic tell them they should do u one
Tell receptionist to stop being a nosy twat and do her job and book you an appointment! It’s not her job to be an inconvenience it’s her job to take ur name and give u an appointment that is it!!
It’s not the receptionist place to decide get an appointment say it’s for something else it’s up to the Dr to refer you as you have symptoms despite being under 25
I had the same with my 1st, it was in my notes and my doctor actually asked me to go for a smear at 19. Luckily I did cos I had abnormal, cancerous and pre cancerous cells. Only finally got the all clear last year aged 36. Please don’t give up, book an appointment for another reason and while there tell the doctor the hospital said it. He can access your notes and refer you there and then xx
Make an appointment with the doctor. You don’t have to tell the receptionist why. Say it’s private. Then discuss your fears with the doctor and get their opinion.
Have you got an NHS walk-in centre near? If you go there and explain they may do a smear test there and then. If they don’t they will refer you for the appropriate treatment, hope it helps
They will give them if you insist. I’ve had one every 3 years since I’ve been 16- and in between if I’ve needed or asked for one and I’m 33 now. I’ve probably had 10 of them.
Ask for a copy of your maternity notes and when you do, explain your situation. They may be able to get the consultant to do a referral?