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[medicoswab]

Disposable Sterile Flocked Cervical Swab

MFS-95000GJJ-A Cervical Swabs are used to collect cells from the cervix of a woman for further testing to detect cervical cancer, chlamydia, and gonorrhoea. It utilizes state of the art “spray on technology” that the flocking process by means of an electro-static charge perpendicularly attaches millions of nylon microfibers on the medical grade handle tip. The swabs also feature a molded break point that allows you to safely and easily break off the swabstick, and several break point options are available for different tubes.

Features

The product is ergonomically and anatomically designed to improve patient comfort and specimen collection.

Flocked swabs efficiently complete sample collection and elution, and reduce fiber residue in the vagina.

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[batmanisagatewaydrug]

have you heard about the fda's new ruling on pap smears? i thought your followers would be interested to hear about it. apparently there's a new method they just approved where you can swab yourself in private, no speculum needed

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2024/fda-hpv-test-self-collection-health-care-setting

how exciting! I know this won't be a solution for everybody, but hopefully it makes cervical cancer screenings more accessible for at least some of the people who currently struggle with Pap smears!

[bondagebimbo]

I just got back from my gynecologist for my annual exam, vaginal swab std/sti testing, had a breast exam, got my flu shot and a HPV shot because I couldn’t remember if I got anything other than the first one back when I was a teen, and then had 9 vials of blood taken for testing, all on a stomach that has been completely empty for days lmfao 💀

I feel like I’m gonna black out any second 🫠 so if I disappear for a while, assume my ass passed the fuck out from all that because I am very shaky and drained and so unsteady that my stepfather had to walk me to my condo and upstairs to my bedroom so he could be sure I would make it up there without falling or collapsing 🙃

[methed-up-marxist]

nurse asked me when my last period was today, tried to swab my pussy for HPV. Winning

[thescrumblingmidwife]

Hi! I know other people have sent similar asks before but I thought I'd send my own just to be sure. I can't fit more than a finger... up there. And even then its a tight fit. That's enough for me but I'm worried about if I go for a pap smear (I think that's what its called, I have a bad memory): something has to go up there right? Will it fit? What happens if it doesn't? Is it going to be a hassle to request a woman? How much do I need to "clean up"? No pressure to respond right away, I get that you're busy. I just wanna know what to expect. Thank you! 😊❤

Hi Anon!

How old are you? You don't need a pap smear until 21, and you don't need a pelvic exam at all before then unless you've got some kind of complaint or you want to get fitted for an IUD. If you are 21+ and have had zero sexual contact, you can discuss a modified schedule with your provider.

PELVIC EXAMS

Reminder - pelvic exam is when the doctor/midwife examines your pelvic area and vagina. This can include the use of a speculum or not, and be done for a number of reasons. Pap smear is a screening test where we take a cell sample (like a cheek swab) from your cervix to check for HPV/precancerous lesions. A pap smear is usually conducted in conjunction with a pelvic exam, but not all pelvic exams include a pap smear, as you don't usually need one every year.

Let's go through your questions one by one. But first I want to start by saying that medical consent is the same as regular consent - you have a right to refuse or defer any procedure or examination, or to stop one at any time. You have the right to fully understand everything you're consenting to, and ask as many questions as you need to feel comfortable. If you make an initial appointment with an OBGYN or midwife, and she doesn't pass the vibe check, you are not obligated to go through with the exam. It can be scary to stand up to someone who seems like they're in a position of power, but you should know that you can.

"Something has to go up there, right?"

At your first GYN appointment, nothing has to go anywhere. You'll meet with a provider, she'll take your full medical history, your menstrual and sexual history, your family history, ask if there are any concerns you want to discuss. At this point, you should talk to her about your issues with insertion and your anxiety about it. She may want to have a look (literally just eyeballs) to ensure there's nothing going on, but she will ask permission before doing any touching, and explain everything she's doing. If she thinks it's worth attempting a pelvic exam, she would start very slowly and only with your full buy-in. It may be necessary to try to figure out if you've got an underlying problem.

When a pelvic exam is warranted (like when you need a pap), the provider may first insert fingers while pressing on your belly (called a bimanual exam) to assess your anatomy, and then use a device called a speculum, which allows us to actually see the inside of the vagina (speculum exam). The speculum will be lubricated, and the provider will coach you through the insertion process. You can also ask about inserting it yourself. Usually, you lie back and put your legs up in stirrups, and are coached to let your knees fall out and give a deep breath out, so as to relax your pelvic floor muscles, while the speculum is inserted down and back (towards your tailbone) in a smooth motion. You'll then feel a bit of pressure as the blades of the speculum are slowly opened so the provider can peek through. It shouldn't hurt, but it can be uncomfortable. I don't know anyone who actively enjoys speculum exams, but most people would say they're not too bad. The whole thing is over in a matter of seconds.

"Will it fit?"

Speculums come in a wide range of sizes, in plastic or metal (if metal, it will be warmed). You can ask for the smallest speculum they have (they make pediatric-sized speculums, so there are definitely small ones - see middle device in the image below, about the size of a finger). The provider will use one that should fit based on your history, anxiety/preferences, and her visual inspection of you - but don't be afraid to speak up.

"What happens if it doesn't?"

If you have an anatomical variation that means even a pediatric speculum could not fit, the provider will likely catch this before you get to the speculum stage. If you've got something going on like vaginismus, this will help her diagnose you. The most likely scenario is that you just need a competent and compassionate provider you trust and some good coaching. But what will NOT happen is the provider trying to jam something into you that doesn't fit!

"Is it going to be a hassle to request a woman?"

Absolutely not. It's very normal to have gender preferences with medical providers, especially for something so sensitive. Just ask for a female provider when you're requesting your appointment. You can also ask to see a midwife -- we're something like 96-99% female-identified, with most of the rest being AFAB trans/GNC/NB. (There ARE a few male midwives, but they're really rare).

"How much do I need to 'clean up'?"

If you've got time and it would make you feel better, take a shower before you come, wash with soap and water like normal. But if you can only get in on your lunch break or something, that's fine. Otherwise, you don't need to do anything! I promise your pubic hair is not so forest-like that we will not be able to examine you. Don't douche, or use any fragrances or lotions unless you would like some patient education about how you should not use "feminine products."

Okay Anon, that's an initial GYN visit in a nutshell!

[meret118]

The New York Times reports that a handful of health-care companies are getting ready to introduce a test that would allow doctors and patients to skip the speculum. Instead, women could swab their own vaginas with a swab like those used to test for COVID. The tests would still have to be done in a doctor’s office or clinic, with the patient leaving the sample as they would with a urine test. The sample would then be sent to a lab to test for the strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) most likely to cause cervical cancer.

Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved self-testing tools from pharmaceutical companies Roche and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), though it said they can only be used in medical facilities. The companies told the Times that they hope that eventually women will be able to self-test at home. Several countries, including Australia, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, already allow self-testing instead of Pap smears, and many allow self-testing at home. In the U.S., the FDA is still reviewing at-home self-testing.

Research done over the past 20 years suggests that self-testing is as effective as traditional Pap smears at preventing cervical cancer for women 25 and older, per the Times. BD’s tests are expected to be available in September and Roche’s later in the fall.

[thatbitchsimone]

happy 9/11 americans i just got my pussy swabbed to send in to a lab to check if theres any cell changes and got vaccinated against hpv all for free since we have free healthcare here which might be something u guys should consider maybe a little bit like just a smudge maybe anyways sorry about ur big towers that must have sucked be young be dope be proud like an american god bless america and all the beautiful women in it red white blue is in the sky summers in the air baby heavens in ur eyes

[er-cryptid]

What Tests Look For (STIs)

Urine Test -- chlamydia -- gonorrhea

Blood Test -- HIV -- syphilis -- herpes -- hepatitis B

Swab Test -- HPV -- herpes -- chlamydia -- bacterial vaginosis -- gonorrhea -- syphilis -- trichomoniasis

Oral (Cheek) Swab Test -- HIV

Physical Exam -- warts -- bacterial vaginosis

[ms-hells-bells]

i just realised that i'm probably due for my first cervical screening and was like 'ugh....' but i totally forgot, as of september last year, instead of getting a smear, you can get a swab test from the doctor and do it yourself at home and give it to a lab to evaluate (we have a ton of labs around where we either get referred to to have tests of all sorts done, or if it's an at home sample collection, to give the sample in).

this method is only really recommended if your family has no history of cervical cancer, you have never had abnormal cells, or you've never had high risk of exposure to hpv; it doesn't test for abnormal cells, but it tests for cancer causing hpv strains themselves. and once that is found, then you do the regular cell scrape smear from then on.

so next time i go to the doc, i'll just ask for one of those tests.

[commiekinkshamer]

It often takes months to get an STI test here there’s no way to “test before and after every partner”… like literally. Unless you’re waiting months before having sex, kind of precludes spontaneous hook ups with strangers whatsoever. And most of the time unless you show symptoms they won’t test you so like.

Also impossible to get tested WHEN you have symptoms bc it takes forever to see the doctor, so by the time you can get that odd bump swabbed, it’s probably healed and gone and may not even show up on a test.

I have to be incredibly careful bc not only does all the above apply to me wrt to access but also, having vaginismus so severe I can’t even swab myself with a q tip, means I am limited to urine testing which from what I understand is not the preferred or most accurate way of testing for things.

I also can’t get tested for HPV at all - which literally risks my life bc there’s a cancer risk that I can’t mitigate through regular PAPs like most people can.

That and people just straight up lying about being tested all the time.

I get these recurrent sore type things but only ever appear one at a time, and don’t look like the images I’ve seen of herpes or warts. But I can’t know for sure, and it’s incredibly stressful to know I risk spreading these things to others just by engaging in sexual activity. And also knowing that anyone local probably has had spotty access to testing at best. HPV is the biggest concern for me for my own wellbeing but I also don’t want to spread anything to anyone else and honestly just kind of want to be celibate cause all this is too much

[frameacloud]

Kattari, S. K., Gross, E. B., Harner, V., Andrus, E., Stroumsa, D., Moravek, M. B., & Brouwer, A. (2023). "'Doing it on my own terms': Transgender and nonbinary adults' experiences with HPV self-swabbing home testing kits." Women's reproductive health (Philadelphia, Pa.), 10(4), 496–512. https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2022.2094737 Free full text: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10720596/

[batmanisagatewaydrug]

Regarding pap smears (unsure how this is going in other countries - Australian perspective so sorry if no-one else has this yet) - self-collect swabs for HPV PCR/CST are potentially an option to look into. The sensitivity when it was verified against traditional pap smears/CST is reduced, and associated issues if the patient doesn't follow the self-collect instructions, but if you are at the point of avoiding a pap smear (for whatever reason) they are really good option for screening.

hey @ all my peeps who hate pap smears, something cool to discuss with your healthcare providers

[gifti3]

hey hey I just saw the tags on your post about your first obgyn/pap smear appointment and ironically I just had my first about 4 months ago so I do have some advice !

first off yes, it's probably gonna hurt. not excruciating but you'll have to sit for a bit with that pain while the doctor takes a cursory look for anything abnormal and then does a swab to run labs on. the pain wasn't unbearable, it was mostly having to sit there for a bit like that while the doctor did her thing that really sucked.

I also did bleed a bit the rest of the day, but it was just spotting. I just had a second pap smear last week (i thought i was getting a uti, turns out im just allergic to the new type of detergent i washed a load of underwear in 🤦🏻‍♀️) and before we started i told my obgyn about bleeding after the first one, and she gave me a pad on the way out + let me step into the bathroom to put it on before I went back up front to schedule my next appointment.

i would say the most important thing is to be completely honest with your obgyn while they're prepping to start. tell them it's your first one, that you're nervous about the pain, ask if they have a pad or something for afterward if you're worried about spotting, etc.

dont be afraid to tell them if the pain is too much or if you need a second to adjust before continuing- if you've got a good doctor they will understand and try to make the process as quick and painless as possible.

pap smears are a pain (pun intended) but a pretty important part of making sure you're healthy and safe down there. you'll be glad you went through with it- i mean i had an anxiety attack about it the morning before mine and almost called to cancel but I'm really glad I didn't. the extra piece of mind that I don't have hpv, cancer, or anything abnormal going on and also being able to go on birth control now and know im safe is all worth the minute of pain and a bit of bleeding. good luck bro, don't let the fear of 'what if' get to you ❤️

thanks for the advice 🥹

ill try to be upfront as possible with the doc during it!

im like at least a year overdue by some guidelines (im 26) and its been in the back of my head so im trying to finally just get it out of the way so i dont have to think about it for awhile

[commiekinkshamer]

I can’t do a lot of STI testing due to severe vaginismus, making paps and even swabs impossible. So am I doomed to never engaged in sexual contact again? I have had some random (always appearing singularly idk if that matters) bumps that were tender and bled a bit but I can never see a doctor in time to get tested before they go away, and there is nothing to swab.

I’ve had failed STI tests where they couldn’t even do the swabs, so I’m reliant on blood and urine which is basically useless as far as herpes goes, especially if not symptomatic. It’s impossible for me to get Pap tests or any kind of internal swabbing. I can’t get tested for HPV, obviously.

I have severe anxiety and one of my major ocd themes is fear of spreading illnesses, and I’m already so limited in sex + severely limited in medical testing, and it makes me feel like the only “moral” thing to do is abstain from everything cause how else can my partners have informed consent? I can’t get tested…

And already no one wants to fuck an inexperienced loser with a broken vagina, let alone if I could potentially infect them, I just wish I wasn’t like this. I would do anything for a normal and carefree dating and sex life.

[kactusnz]

why did noone show me what they used to put in my cervix???? (now there's cool vaginal swab tests for HPV and they only poke u in the cervix if you have a history of abnormal smears or if you test positive for HPV it's nice)

I need to share this pure joy with everyone. I don’t have any money but if I did I’d blaze this post with it because everyone deserves to see this.

I have several doctor friends and this is usually a good source of entertaining medical stories but today it was a source of Art.

My friends had a teen patient ask them for all their expired Pap smear swabs (which are apparently called cervical brooms). For those unfamiliar, they look like this

She then took them home and came back on her next visit with this

It’s… a peacock. A work of art. Made of expired vaginal swabs, paper, and a plastic hanger.

He has a bow tie and glasses.

I cannot comprehend his magnificence. He’s called Rupert.