I Had A Absess Removed From Inside My Vagina In

i had a absess removed from inside my vagina in 1997 and as yrs have gone by im now finding it painful to have a intimate relationship with anyone.I cant even have a smear anymore because of the pain.It feels like i am being cut with razor blades if i try to have sex.Ive not been with a man for a number of yrs now because of this.But ive just met someone and am scared .Do you think the o i had is related to why i am like this?