Endo scratch???

[Missy_22]

So I have my endo scratch tomorrow morning, getting me ready for my third fresh cycle 😩 any tips for me girls im quite nervous ??

[Caroliono4]

Take some painkillers at least half an hour before you have it done

[Cinderella5]

Take strong painkillers an hour before you go. Take a panty liner or towel with you and try to relax. You'll be fine!! Best of luck xx

[Missy_22 in reply to Cinderella5]

Thank you didn’t think of taking a towel with me!! x

[Cinderella5 in reply to Missy_22]

You might not bleed, not everyone does but best to be prepared!xx

[Missy_22 in reply to Cinderella5]

Great that’s good to know anyway!! x

[E_05]

I agree take pain killers before you go, it’s a little uncomfortable but over quite quickly. Good luck x

[KittyK]

I took ibuprofen and a paracetamol 45 mins before. I took deep breaths, it sort of helped. Squished the nurses hand too lol. It's basically like the worst period pain ever. But it only lasts like 20-30 seconds then it's just a bit sore after. I had a hot water bottle after too. Hope that helps. Good luck!!

[Missy_22 in reply to KittyK]

Thanks kittyk. I’m sure it will be over quickly thank goodness. X

[hoping-for-the-best]

I had mine today! 😬 Was much better than my last one where they had to use a cervical clip. To avoid that happening again, I was told to come with a full bladder - seemed to work as it went much more smoothly this time and much, much less pain. Might be something to consider, though it could be that that won’t be a problem for you anyway. The other thing I’d say is although it’s painful, it only lasts a few seconds - take deep breaths and count down! As long as you take painkillers before and after you’ll be fine. Good luck! xxx

[Missy_22 in reply to hoping-for-the-best]

Thanks yes going with full bladder!! I’m sure it will be ok as I’m building it up to be bloody awful xxx

[-noodles-]

i have mine on thursday - hope it goes ok, and all the best with your cycle, it’s my third round too! ✨💕

[Missy_22 in reply to -noodles-]

Good luck to you as well noodles all the best for third time lucky xxx

[-noodles- in reply to Missy_22]

third time for us both 🙏🏻👯‍♀️

[PPDo]

You will be fine. I would take some sweets/something sugary for after xxx

[Dunla]

Hiya, I was nervous too beforehand but I needn’t have been. It was more uncomfortable than sore and it was over so quickly. I agree with Cinderella, strong painkillers half an hour before, I found them so much better than plain old paracetamol. I also found during the scratch it helped to do some subtle breathing exercises and relax into it. I think if you’re tense, things like that hurt more.

Also as PPDo says, you could take something sugary with you as it isn’t uncommon to feel a wee bit lightheaded afterwards.

Best of luck today xx

[Missy_22 in reply to Dunla]

Great thanks for the advice xx

[Dunla in reply to Missy_22]

Let us know how you get on x

[DC13]

Hiya I have had three endo scratches and endo lining material removed for testing on two occasions.

I am also going for an endo scratch again on Friday.

Take some good strong painkillers 30 mins to 1 hour before the procedure.

Take a panty liner as well. I did not have much bleeding afterwards just a tiny bit of spotting.

It is over quickly so focus on your breathing and try to relax.

OH and you can have a rant if you want to!!!!!

[Missy_22 in reply to DC13]

That made me laugh. Thank you. I was breathing quite well which helped!! I know everyone is different so it was good being prepared xx

[Jules0277]

When I had it done the nurse was talking to me all the way from taking me through from the ward to the theatre room and throughout the procedure, obviously trying to keep me distracted!! As others have said painkillers a while beforehand. It’s over and done with very quickly. Just keep thinking it’s worthwhile doing for the time it takes to have it done. Hope all goes well. 😀

[Tugsgirl]

Hopefully you got on ok.. xx

[Missy_22 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Hi yes it was fine I find smear tests worse. Bleeding a bit now by otherwise it was ok. Another tick ready for my cycle xxx when do you start again Tugsgirl?? x

[Tugsgirl in reply to Missy_22]

I’ve got my CD10 scan on Monday. I started aspirin on CD2. The pressure is on 😦 xx

[Missy_22 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Good luck to you!! I know the feeling about pressure it’s horrible xxx