As a mum, your days are probably a mix of nursery or school runs, while juggling work-related or other household tasks. This often means that your own health concerns often slip to the bottom of the ...

I was not expecting to receive my smear test letter before I turned 25, so when mine fell through the letterbox in mid-March — exactly six months before my 25th birthday — I felt a little bit sick.

My smear test experience was positive: the nurse showed me the items to be used and asked if I had any questions or worries, which made me feel reassured. I was fairly relaxed because I had a twisted ...