I just wanted to say, the new way to do a pap smear is *amazing*. I live in Canada and it's SOO easy and simple. My packet came through the mail and it included everything I needed to do an at-home collection: folder with QR code/short url to find a 2 min video on how to collect, adn what the expectations are, a short letter with same info, a long "Qtip", and a container to hold the sample, and a pre-paid/addressed letter.
One has to mail the sample within 5 days, I believe, and if it doesn't go through (if you waited too long, or it wasn't completely done properly), you just get a letter stating so and another kit. Of course, one has the option to do it the old fashioned way - in the doctor's office.
I got my letter back within 2 weeks it was received, analyzed, and got the all-clear and I will likely (hopefully) NEVER have to endure the medieval torture of that cold speculum ever again.
I hope it catches on so quickly. My US friends are miffed LOL
Amazing that it can also be determined from menstrual blood. With the new breakthrough of period blood being able to produce regenerated stem-cells within 19 hours (!), I can not WAIT to see what comes of all of this. Really looking forward to reading your book!
Thank you so much for sharing that, Sarah—what an amazing experience! And the added QR code, video and ability to re-order a new test sound so user friendly. I hope you enjoy the book :)
Hello (from Tori Dunlap's podcast!)!
I just wanted to say, the new way to do a pap smear is *amazing*. I live in Canada and it's SOO easy and simple. My packet came through the mail and it included everything I needed to do an at-home collection: folder with QR code/short url to find a 2 min video on how to collect, adn what the expectations are, a short letter with same info, a long "Qtip", and a container to hold the sample, and a pre-paid/addressed letter.
One has to mail the sample within 5 days, I believe, and if it doesn't go through (if you waited too long, or it wasn't completely done properly), you just get a letter stating so and another kit. Of course, one has the option to do it the old fashioned way - in the doctor's office.
I got my letter back within 2 weeks it was received, analyzed, and got the all-clear and I will likely (hopefully) NEVER have to endure the medieval torture of that cold speculum ever again.
I hope it catches on so quickly. My US friends are miffed LOL
Amazing that it can also be determined from menstrual blood. With the new breakthrough of period blood being able to produce regenerated stem-cells within 19 hours (!), I can not WAIT to see what comes of all of this. Really looking forward to reading your book!
Thank you so much for sharing that, Sarah—what an amazing experience! And the added QR code, video and ability to re-order a new test sound so user friendly. I hope you enjoy the book :)