I can only imagine how uncomfortable an exam must be, so I would assume they would use lubrication to make it more bearable.

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    Can confirm same with colonoscopy cameras. It’s not exactly a relaxed or sensual moment - the lubricant makes it possible, but they’re pushing in ready or not. You’re definitely a little bit sore afterwards.

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        Looks like loads of the replies have been put under too!

        I took a peek at your profile and a few of the others just to confirm - I suspect the difference is down to countries.

        I’m from the UK. Broadly speaking, the NHS won’t risk using general anaesthetic if it’s not needed. My appointment was just an out-patient affair. On the table, on your side, bum out, think happy thoughts… The whole thing took probably thirty minutes at most.

        The best part of being awake is that you can ask questions. I could see the screen and the doctor pointed out what he was looking for when he found it (and to answer the obvious follow up question, it was just a weird blood vessel thing).

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          I could see that being useful and I recall seeing that on king of the hill so maybe its more common in texas. Here its like. oh yeah and we snipped a whole bunch of things out. They are not that concerning but better safe than sorry lol. I can’t imagine them snipping if you are awake though. I mean that has got to hurt.