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[Nina123]

Hi all ... So I have a hysteroscopy booked in next Thursday 25th Feb, it says it will be with local anesthetic. Does anyone here know what this entails as I am very nervous & anxious. Any help or tips would be gratefully received. Thanks 😘

[Jule1]

Hi Nina123,
i had one done last year and I do not remember having had a local anesthetic - it wasn't bad at all. I think this is one of those occasions where you can choose if you want one or not. Pesonally I did not feel much and it was comparable to the smear test. Don't worry about the procedure itself - it will be quick and will hopefully bring you some clarity!
Best wishes, Jule

[suzysunday]

I had one a couple of years ago and I am very anxious, nervous person.  I did not feel I could cope so asked for and got it done under general anaesteic. No over night stay.  Everyone is different.  I knew it was the right decision for me.

[ann58]

I've had 4 now. Take paracetamol 30 minutes before your appointment. I had 3 of mine with local anaesthetic but once they did it without and it hurt really bad. Other times it was uncomfortable rather than painful.
I am a very anxious person. If you are very anxious about it you could ask your gp to prescribe diazepam to take for the procedure. (I did that for my last one).

[Nina123]

Thanks Ladies, I don’t want general anaesthetic, I feel I have a fairly high pain threshold, I expect it to be uncomfortable. Also having a polypectomy as I have a uterine polyp. I’ll take some painkillers before the procedure & hope for the best.

[warwick01]

Nina

Don't worry, I had one last Saturday. Local was injected through a long needle and never felt anything. The procedure is a little uncomfortable but that's all.

Funny thing was I rang my GP on the Monday re PMB  hospital rang Wed to give me apt following Saturday. Didn't know it was to have a procedure - which may have been a good thing

Prefer that rather than having a GA

Take Care Wx

[Nina123]

Thanks so much Warwick01..... I feel better now!! I hope you get a positive result quickly. X 🥰

[Hurdity]

I was told to take 2 ibuprofen and 2 paracetamol an hour before the procedure, and had no anaesthetic - and it was fine. I was also told to take another dose later if there was any pain (at home) once the first lot had worn off - but I didn't need to.

Hurdity x

[Nina123]

Thanks Hurdity, these replies are making me feel so much better & not so anxious. I’m definitely coming back as a man!!!! 

[Grheliz1]

I'm not heroic by any stretch of the imagination and managed two hysteroscopies and polypectomies with over-the-counter cocodamal and a bit of steady breathing. Second time round they applied a bit of local anaesthetic to the cervix. 

[Nina123]

So had my hysteroscopy yesterday and it was fine, they put local anaesthetic into my cervix also gave me gas & air if I wanted it. Didn’t really need the gas & air but I had a couple of gulps as it definitely distracts you by focusing on your breathing!! Had a uterine polyp removed and they took a biopsy of my womb lining  as well. I hope it will be ok as the reason I went was because of abnormal spotting, & the scan I had the sonographer said she couldn’t get an accurate measurement of my lining and put approx 11mm. Although I’m 58 I haven’t gone 12 months without a period & the consultant  after the hysteroscopy didn’t seem to think my womb lining thickness was of any concern 🤷‍♀️ We spoke beforehand & he recommended a Mirena Coil for me so he did that at the same time. I’ll see how it goes over the next couple of months, if I don’t like it I’ll have it removed. Anyone else has one of these & what were your thoughts or experiences? X

I’ll let you know my results when I get them, they said around 2 weeks... can’t stand this waiting for everything it’s like your life’s on hold!! 😢

[suzysunday]

Hope all goes well for you and everything is ok.  The waiting for results is awful but at least the procedure is done.

[Stockport1965]

Wonder if it's easier for women who have had children as opposed to not having?

[shrosphirelass]

Good luck with the results Nina.

Stockport1965, I have had 4 children 3 who were over 9lbs and vaginal births but I find smears almost impossible and know for me I couldn't cope with a hysteroscopy without sedation. I think anxiety can make it worse as it makes you tight (children or not). Also I understand that some womens' uterus is at an angle which makes it more difficult.

[Machair]

So glad all went well and that it is behind you now.

Good luck with the results- I am sure they will be fine.

You did so well and are an inspiration to us all. xxx