The most commonly asked cervical smear questionsWhere is your cervix located? “It’s usually best to avoid booking your cervical screening during your period as blood can make the sample harder to read.”AdvertisementCan you have a smear test when spotting? Here, Dr Samantha Wild, women’s health clinical lead at Bupa Health Clinics, shares how she copes with anxiety when it comes to her own cervical smear tests:Think about your timing. Your health professional may be able to use a small amount of water-based lubricant to help ease any discomfort, too. If you’re finding your screening difficult or painful, you can ask your health professional to stop.