My recent Hysteroscopy: Hello I posted a... - Endometriosis UK

Endometriosis UK

72,902 members53,260 posts

My recent Hysteroscopy

pickles36 profile image
12 Replies

Hello

I posted a short while ago about my upcoming hysteroscopy.

Just to update I had it last week, and if anyone is feeling scared/anxious about having it done, I assure you I was in the best hands and very well looked after. My gynaecologist is absolutely lovely and I am very lucky. She and the nurses put me at my ease all the way through it. I had a anaesthetic gel and a local anaesthetic and I have to say I didn't feel a thing, just a bit of cramping as she was moving about.

As I have been on progresterone tablets for decades, and at 55 am on no HRT she decided to give me the merina coil. This is because Endo thrives on estrogen and therefore she felt that HRT would not be beneficial for me. The coil took a bit of maneouvering about and she got it in eventually (its because I have a small cervix and have not had children). The whole procedure took about 20 minutes.

I cannot feel the coil and I feel absolutely fine. When I got home after the procedure, I had a bit of bleeding and cramping, just like a normal period and I was back at work the next day.

I can honestly say the med team at Coventry & Warwickshire (I was treated at the hospital in Rugby) were amazing!!😀

Don't be scared ladies, I promise you that you will be fine.👍

xxx

Written by
pickles36 profile image
pickles36
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
12 Replies
BlueMocktail profile image
BlueMocktail

So pleased you had a positive experience and thank you for sharing it ❤️ xx

Stormtrooper4 profile image
Stormtrooper4

Hi. I am also under Coventry & Warwickshire and my Consultant has been great

Brambledoggy profile image
Brambledoggy

That’s great. Am so pleased it went well for you. Just shows how completely different we all are. I won’t have another (it was that bad, way worse than my ectopic pregnancy pain, which ruptured in my fallopian tube and my next of kin were phoned) but I’ve heard some ladies feel not much but a bit uncomfortable and others are in agony, just my luck, I was in the latter category. Am so pleased for you it’s over. Keep us posted how you get on. ☺️

the4ts profile image
the4ts in reply toBrambledoggy

You should be able to request to have it done under IV Sedation / Twilight Sleep. I was offered that option, which I took, at my old local hospital, if you are anxious at all.

Brambledoggy profile image
Brambledoggy in reply tothe4ts

I was knocked out under a general anaesthetic, so didn’t feel a thing till I came round. That was when the screaming started. No kidding. Absolutely excruciating. Till they gave me that injection I was in agony. I have no idea what the injection was but I could have kissed the surgeon for giving it to me.

pickles36 profile image
pickles36 in reply toBrambledoggy

it might have been neat gin! 😜

Rainbow2468 profile image
Rainbow2468 in reply toBrambledoggy

I was going reply that I'm do glady hers went well, I'm in a group fighting for better treatment during these procedures x

Brambledoggy profile image
Brambledoggy in reply toRainbow2468

Oh that’s interesting. I completely understand the level of pain can vary from woman to woman, and the lucky ones feel nothing or uncomfortable or crampy. So typical of my body to react like that based on my past experiences (which I was I asked for a GA) but I do know others have had a hysteroscopy and described it as “medieval” 😟

the4ts profile image
the4ts in reply toBrambledoggy

Same here! A former colleague of mine wasn't offered anything and was unaware she could ask. She was unable to have it done the first time round as the pain was so bad. Another colleague just experienced a small amount of discomfort. I was all prepared to battle for IV sedation so was very happy indeed it was simply offered when they knew how nervous I was and how painful some things could be for me. Glad you got pain relief quickly. How awful that must have been!

pickles36 profile image
pickles36 in reply toRainbow2468

We do as whole need better treatment. I am amazed at how differently treatments are for women in different parts of the country - some better than others. Its like a postcode lottery! We should all be getting the same level of treatment and care as any authority. I am lucky I am with Cov & Warks who have been great,

pickles36 profile image
pickles36 in reply toBrambledoggy

We are all different and I am so sorry you had a bad experience and was in so much pain. They did a biopsy as well so now I am just waiting for the results but I am no longer on the "2 week pathway" which I am pleased about, and have been told its not cancer, which was what I was dreading, just fed up with Endo and Andenoymosis :(

Brambledoggy profile image
Brambledoggy in reply topickles36

Me too. Not cancer. Healthy lining, not thickened etc, just a small fibroid. I’ve upped my Utrogestan to 200mg to see if it will help, but more interesting is I’ve stopped using a very strong steroid cream for recently diagnosed perineal lichen sclerosis and my bleeding and pain is “seeming” to stop. I did my own research and there are a handful of women who upon using strong corticosteroid creams can induce post menopausal bleeding. Like I said before I fell out of the s*** gynaecology tree and hit every branch. How I control the LS without steroid cream is going to be interesting! But I can’t have the bleeding like this, continual, painful, messy and really depressing at my age. But, I’ll look on the bright side, no cancer, the poor lady next to me was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. ☹️

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Hysteroscopy

Hello everyone, please can someone help me? I am 67 and during the last six months , the...

Laparoscopy update

Hi lovelies, I have had my procedure and I am in a lot of discomfort and fragile but okay, and most...
lou_laur96 profile image

Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy with Mirena coil

Hi everyone. My laparoscopy and hysteroscopy op was cancelled due to lockdown, but has now been...
Lilac01 profile image

Hysteroscopy - what to expect? Worried!!!

Hi I hope some of you can advise!It seems crazy if some one has pelvic pain to put them through...
PAPanda profile image

Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy and Coil Fitting

Hi All, I was told in 2016 I had endo when I was steralized but the Consultant who did the op did...
k83atie profile image

Moderation team

See all

Top community tags

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.