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[Borchesterlass]

Update :
So I hade the dreaded procedure yesterday . It wasn’t pleasant but  it was bearable . Feeling a bit fragile this morning . Weighing it all up I’m glad I didn’t go down the GA route as they worry me more  than the fear of the hysteroscopy . Consultant thinks all looks okay . Just need to wait for the biopsy results .
All I keep reading on this site is horror stories regarding this procedure . Please has anyone had an okay experience ? I’m booked in June to have one in outpatients with a private consultant because my womb lining had thickened. I’m 69 and have had three children one on breathing techniques only . Need to get my head in the right place . Thank you

[jaypo]

Yes I've had one, I had sedation and I think if you're going private,you can ask for extra sedation if needed. Mine felt like a period pain,only lasted a few minutes, I'm sure you'll be fine,blimey if you've had 3 children like that,it will be a walk in the park. Good luck 

[chopsuey]

I had one last year with removal of polyps. I was dreading it, particularly as I've not had children.  I took codeine beforehand as the recommended paracetemol does nothing for me. They also gave me a local anaesthetic injection. They gently dilated my cervix and the whole procedure was quite tolerable. I hope you have a similarily positive experience. 

[VioletAquarius]

There's a thread on here somewhere of a lady giving her experience as she had no pain (or very little), with other members commenting on their similar experiences. If you do a search you hopefully will find it x

[Northerngirl]

I've had 2....one without a general anaesthetic and one last year with ....I would definitely have  GA again if necessary as the first was extremely painful.
Each lady seems different though so I would never tell anyone what to do ....your choice. Hope it goes well for you 

[Suziemc]

I had one 18mths or so ago following post menopausal bleeding. A scan revealed a thickened womb lining so a biopsy was suggested along with the fitting of a Mirena Coil.

I took two paracetamol and two ibuprofen an hour or so before the procedure and then had a local anaesthetic gel followed by a local anaesthetic. I felt occasional pinches, like uncomfortable period pain, but on the whole I'd call it discomfort rather than painful.

I know lots of women have bad experiences but mine was OK and I'd do it again if I had to (but obvs really hope not to!)

[Jules]

I don't think it's possible to expect anything based on another woman's experience. It's like being pregnant and asking if anybody had an easy labour. The consultant carrying out the procedure doesn't know either, that's why they give them a go in outpatients. I had a baby without pain relief but my hysteroscopy was agony. You might be fine though.