I have heard several stories otehr than mine that have been worse, but . . . I had mine about a month ago and I didn't feel a thing, no pain pressure, nothing. I did take 2 Aleve an hour before I had it done. I think the most uncomfortable part was trying to turn on my side with the speculum in. Other than that it wasn't bad at all. I can say though, I didn't have any blockages or abnormalities, so that might be the difference. Good luck, I hope you get some answers and you

soon!