This is an important test to have done: https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/thousands-putting-lives-at-risk-by-not-taking-up-offer-of-smear-test-10951/

Mrs R. always used to have hers, though she did complain as she got older the taking of the sample became more uncomfortable. I think in all the years she had the test done, only once was she called back for further investigation, which turned out to be negative.