Women should not douche for 24 hours before the test. No changes necessary. You may be asked not to take this medication before the test. When wire loop or swab is inserted into a man's urethra, there will be temporary discomfort. Vaginal exams on a woman are never comfortable but should not be painful.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Equipment used Sterile gloves. Sterile cotton swabs. Culture dish with a special medium. Opening to urethra is cleaned. Wire loop or swab is inserted in the urethra and rotated gently.