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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Nina123 on February 17, 2021, 12:20:54 PM
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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 😘 :o
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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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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 ;D
Prefer that rather than having a GA
Take Care Wx
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Thanks so much Warwick01..... I feel better now!! I hope you get a positive result quickly. X 🥰
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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
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Thanks Hurdity, these replies are making me feel so much better & not so anxious. I’m definitely coming back as a man!!!! ;D
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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.
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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!! 😢
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Hope all goes well for you and everything is ok. The waiting for results is awful but at least the procedure is done.
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Wonder if it's easier for women who have had children as opposed to not having?
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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.
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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
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Ladies, thank you so much for all your kind words & wisdom. I can’t tell you how glad I am to have found this forum, it has been so useful & helpful & you ladies out there are a mine of information & so incredibly knowledgeable. I’d like you to all know how much this has helped me. So once again I thank you all!! 🙌😘
I’ll be sure to let you know the findings when I receive them whatever they may be. XXX
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Hi ladies, following on from my hysteroscopy and biopsy 2 weeks ago, I received a letter this morning telling me I have an out patient appointment with Consultant Gynaecologist on Friday 12th March!!! Nothing about the results, just template letter confirming appointment.
Very very scared now! 😢
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Hi Nina123
Can you ring consultant's secretary and say you are worried by the letter with no explanation in it and ask if she can tell you what the appt is for. It might help to stop the worry in the meantime. All the best D x
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Hi, I had the same procedure a few weeks ago, & I had to have the local anaesthetic, which made me go a bit dizzy & feeling sick. I found the whole thing very uncomfortable, :'( but that's 'cos my cervix is tilted, so it makes it difficult . I was so glad when it was all over !!! And got the results to say all was ok :)
Eeeee the things we have t' go through ::) :o ;D
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Hi Nina123
Sending good wishes for your appt - let us know you you get on.
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Hi Ladies, had my appointment today with consultant & news was not great but not terrible. I have complex hyperplasia with aytipia, so it’s a complete hysterectomy for me. I had chest x ray next it’s MRI scan then the op he said it will be over by end of April the latest, and I won’t need any other treatment. It’s pre cancerous cells so if I don’t have hysterectomy we all know what will eventually happen. So any ladies out there with even a spot of unusual bleeding please please get it checked out!! Consultant said I did very well picking this up so early and speaking to my GP.
Would love to hear from any ladies who have had this and what your experiences were. X😘
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Hi Nina123
Well done for getting this checked out and for encouraging others to take note of unusual bleeding. I have no personal experience of hyperplasia/hysterectomy (but had hysteroscopy in Jan), but I'm sure there are others who do and in the meantime sending you very best wishes. Take care of yourself. D x
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Hi Ladies, had my appointment today with consultant & news was not great but not terrible. I have complex hyperplasia with aytipia, so it’s a complete hysterectomy for me. I had chest x ray next it’s MRI scan then the op he said it will be over by end of April the latest, and I won’t need any other treatment. It’s pre cancerous cells so if I don’t have hysterectomy we all know what will eventually happen. So any ladies out there with even a spot of unusual bleeding please please get it checked out!! Consultant said I did very well picking this up so early and speaking to my GP.
Would love to hear from any ladies who have had this and what your experiences were. X😘
Can I ask, was this just out the blue bleeding?
Sending you hugs and the best of luck with the op xx
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I dont have any experience of this Nina, but just wanted to wish you well x
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Stockport1965.... although I’m now 58 I was still having periods although they were becoming further apart and a little lighter. For me I started spotting on Boxing Day not enough for a towel or even a panty liner, but it was there when I went to the loo & wiped, it was so unusual for me so I contacted GP who sent me for urgent scan & hysteroscopy. It’s about knowing your own body and what is unusual & abnormal for one lady might be the norm for another. X
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Deeble & shropshirelass
Thank you so much for your well wishes. X😘