Thanks gals! I had it done yesterday and boy, was it uncomfortable. At least it was over quickly. My doc doesn't think anything is wrong with me, but because I was having irregular periods she didn't want to take any chances.

On a funny note, I was talking to my closest friends (incl. some teammates - all men) and told them I wasn't going to join the Saturday ride because I was having a "procedure" done. When they asked, "What kind?" I replied, "A female kind. You don't want to know."

But they were worried so persisted in asking me. I finally told them about the procedure (in gory, graphic detail) and the fact I'd be bleeding afterwards. Then I spoke the dreaded "T-word"... Tampon.

I swear, it was like a scene from South Park. All the guys just stared at me, mouths agape. Then they all started "eew"-ing and holding their ears shut "TMI! TMI!" which made me crack up. Imagine a bunch of macho, Lycra-clad sissies doing that.

Then, while in the waiting room, I get a text message, "Good luck on your cooter. Signed, The Team" I almost we off my chair laughing. It's nice to have good buddies to relieve the tension.