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[Jules]

Thanks everyone for the advice. I will have a discussion about what the next steps are. I’m scared of anything invasive as smears do hurt for me. I don’t think the bleeding on progesterone is a period as it’s every month and prior to hrt five years ago my periods were 4 months apart. Even before this in my late 30s they were unpredictable.

Don't be rushed. I was given a consent form to sign without time to read it and afterwards I read it and it said I'd understood that no pain relief would be given. That definitely wasn't correct. I'd been told I could have gas and air and that didn't materialise. It was rushed, she wanted to get it done and I did as I was going on holiday and needed insurance. Take your time. You don't need to have anything done on the day.

[Clovie]

Thanks everyone for the advice. I will have a discussion about what the next steps are. I’m scared of anything invasive as smears do hurt for me. I don’t think the bleeding on progesterone is a period as it’s every month and prior to hrt five years ago my periods were 4 months apart. Even before this in my late 30s they were unpredictable.

Don't be rushed. I was given a consent form to sign without time to read it and afterwards I read it and it said I'd understood that no pain relief would be given. That definitely wasn't correct. I'd been told I could have gas and air and that didn't materialise. It was rushed, she wanted to get it done and I did as I was going on holiday and needed insurance. Take your time. You don't need to have anything done on the day.

That is beyond shocking Jules.

I agree with Jules. Take your time to think and decide.

The only way I can get in the right headspace to even be scanned is that it is done at the end of my period, so my lining is at its thinnest
Also that, should I need anything doing, biopsy, hysteroscopy etc etc  I would only agree if I could be IV sedated or failing that GA.

No way am I putting myself through any pain when it needn't be painful.

If you find smears painful I would definitely be having a conversation about different options. wishing you good luck x

[Jules]

I'm okay with smears and I had my last baby without pain relief, so there's no way of knowing how you'll find it. I asked if it's painful. She replied "let's have a go". Some women will be fine and they'll get more done in outpatients and it's less costly. Just take your time and ask your questions

[luna66]

Are the polyps in your uterus or cervix? I had a tiny polyp removed from inside my cervix in outpatients when I was referred after a scan. I agree with CLKD, to discuss fully before you agree to anything. I was somewhat bamboozled into a hysteroscopy and I wouldn't have that procedure again without a GA.

Totally agree with this and recommend that you're fully informed before decision about the procedure and given the option for a GA. I've had polyps removed on two occasions. The first hysteroscopy was performed without GA and was excruciating. Apparently I'm in the category of women likely to experience pain--no kids, post-menopause, retroverted womb--and I was still not offered a GA for the procedure.

The second hysteroscopy (last year) I was offered GA and I took it up in a flash. I read around and apparently there's growing awareness about how painful the procedure can be. I'm told that medics now HAVE to offer the option of a GA.

[Jules]

Are the polyps in your uterus or cervix? I had a tiny polyp removed from inside my cervix in outpatients when I was referred after a scan. I agree with CLKD, to discuss fully before you agree to anything. I was somewhat bamboozled into a hysteroscopy and I wouldn't have that procedure again without a GA.

Totally agree with this and recommend that you're fully informed before decision about the procedure and given the option for a GA. I've had polyps removed on two occasions. The first hysteroscopy was performed without GA and was excruciating. Apparently I'm in the category of women likely to experience pain--no kids, post-menopause, retroverted womb--and I was still not offered a GA for the procedure.

The second hysteroscopy (last year) I was offered GA and I took it up in a flash. I read around and apparently there's growing awareness about how painful the procedure can be. I'm told that medics now HAVE to offer the option of a GA.

That's right. It was raised in parliament.

[MadameOvary]

I had a hysteroscopy recently (and Mirena coil change at the same time) and I chose to have it under GA. It was definitely the right decision for me. They found and removed a polyp when they did the hysteroscopy. I'm now waiting for the lab results but they said polyps are usually benign.
Ask them what anaesthetic options are available if they want to do a hysteroscopy/polyp removal.

[Starfish]

Thanks everyone for the advice. I will have a discussion about what the next steps are. I’m scared of anything invasive as smears do hurt for me. I don’t think the bleeding on progesterone is a period as it’s every month and prior to hrt five years ago my periods were 4 months apart. Even before this in my late 30s they were unpredictable.

Don't be rushed. I was given a consent form to sign without time to read it and afterwards I read it and it said I'd understood that no pain relief would be given. That definitely wasn't correct. I'd been told I could have gas and air and that didn't materialise. It was rushed, she wanted to get it done and I did as I was going on holiday and needed insurance. Take your time. You don't need to have anything done on the day.

That’s awful Jules. @madame ovary. I hope everything comes back okay. I’m sure it will as this is the case 9/10 times. Thanks for sharing you experience Luna.

[Starfish]

Thanks everyone for your replies. I had my appointment earlier.

While rushed, they did arrange for the removal of my polyps and without much prompting they offered GA or mild sedation. Should be in 4-6 weeks. She more or less said I had nothing to worry about, that it was probably down to the hrt. I was told that years ago it was a lot of older women coming through with these problems but today a lot of younger women on HRT have these problems. My lining was 9mm but she brushed that off as inaccurate due to the polyps.

[Jules]

That's good news. And that you were given a choice. Let's hope they've all had new guidance regarding hysteroscopy as a result of the work done on it.

[Starfish]

I have my pre op next Monday and the procedure on Thursday. They offered next week but it was too short notice for me. I didn’t think it would be that quick 😱

Think I will go with GA as opposed to mild sedation. Never had GA before. I’m a little nervous about it.

Thanks to everyone for all your advice

[Jules]

That's very quick. There's a longer wait in my area.

[Clovie]

Just wanted to wish you good luck Starfish! I'm sure everything will be fine!