need advise

[sana50]

Hi, ladies gynaecologist has recommended me for hysteroscopy because of thikeing of womb lining. ohhh I am scare don't know what to do has any one done and how was it please let me know.

[sana50]

thank you

[AlisonClark]

I had a hysteroscopy last October because I have VERY heavy bleeding during my period. They wanted to check for fibroids etc and to fit a Mirena if no fibroids found.

All I can say is that it is not the most pleasant experiences in life but don't worry too much about it. The most difficult bit was making small talk with the gynaecologist!

Don't try to do too much for a couple of weeks after. Although it is a small procedure it still seemed to take more out of me than I thought it would

[ali_jee7927508 in reply to AlisonClark]

My histroscopi is 17 Feb I m so worried for this how much pain plz tell me during histeroscopi u have pain and how much time during this plz tell me

[AlisonClark in reply to ali_jee7927508]

Hi, the pain was not so bad. It was more uncomfortable than painful. Try not to get too worried. I was worried before I had it but the nurses were fantastic during the procedure. It was all done in less than 1 hour.

[ali_jee7927508 in reply to AlisonClark]

U don't feel pain I am so worried for pain plz tell me how much u feel pain

[AlisonClark in reply to ali_jee7927508]

I was told to take some painkillers before the procedure. It was just uncomfortable, there was some pain as the gynaecologist took some biopsies. Please don't get yourself into a state about things, it will only make things worse. Keep calm, deep breaths!

[ali_jee7927508 in reply to AlisonClark]

Dr was said put any medicine in vegina for pain but only I m so sacred for all this and plz tell me how much time use hystroscopi

[AlisonClark in reply to ali_jee7927508]

I took a couple of paracetamol about half an hour before. The gynaecologist used some numbing fluid in the vagina. Honesty it was over and done with in half an hour. I had a couple of nurses in there with me and they talked to me the during the whole thing.

Have you got a friend that could go with you to the appointmen

[ali_jee7927508 in reply to AlisonClark]

Thanks for help me and tell me u don't sacred and worried before or during hystroscopi

[AlisonClark in reply to ali_jee7927508]

You are welcome.

Of course I was scared and worried but I am on my own and haveno choice but to get on with it! I just hoped it would help to get to the cause of my problem.

I wish you well for the procedure.

[ali_jee7927508 in reply to AlisonClark]

Thanks once again really u r so nice I like u for my help I want to ask Are my husband stand with me during hystroscopi???

[AlisonClark in reply to ali_jee7927508]

Thank you.

I can't answer that, you will have to ask the nurses when you get to the appointment.

[ali_jee7927508 in reply to AlisonClark]

OK

[ali_jee7927508 in reply to ali_jee7927508]

U r alone during hystroscopi???

[JSue in reply to ali_jee7927508]

I was so worried anout pain. Terrified in fact. However I took a combination of my strongest painkillers from home. Two codydramol and four half mg clonazepam. Worked for me. The doc and nurse were amazing!! It was just today and I still can't believe I did it without general anesthetic! Just tell them you're anxious and maybe your GP can give you a stronger painkiller than aspirin but it depends on what u are used to. I obviously had these meds because I have chronic pain from fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. Talk about it and plan. You will be fine. If not they can stop and do it under general about a week later. Good luck! xx

[Jaki74 in reply to ali_jee7927508]

Hiya don't worry I had one this Mon just gone.I had general anasthetic so was out of it for th procedure.when I came round I had no pain coz of pain killers before hand which they give u It's important to keep up with takin pain killers afterwards.Coz I did this,i didn't experience any pain atall. I was lucky enough to not have much bleeding afterwards and also a clear diagnosis.I went home the same day.Hope this helps x

[Chapter]

Sana50, how old are you and have you been having a lot of pain and discomfort. Is it interfering with your life style. Are they concerned that the thickening of womb could become cancerous? If the answers are yes then I would be saying yes. It is a procedure that can answer questions about how to treat you in the future. These things are always scarey but it is better to know what is going on than worrying about what might be.

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[Sukistar]

I just had a hysteroscopy yesterday under general anaesthetic I was worried too before but actually it was a lot simpler than I expected and I'm glad I had things checked out.

[ali_jee7927508 in reply to Sukistar]

My hystrescopi is 17 Feb and I m so worried because I don't understand what I feel during hystroscopi meybe I feel pain so only I want to ask u plz tell me during hystroscopi u feel how much pain and how much time plz tell me

[JSue in reply to ali_jee7927508]

I was awake and honestly the pain was minimal. I can't even believe I'm writing this because I thought for certain I would be in agony. It felt like I had my period and was uncomfortable. But we talked all the way thru so you don't feel on your own and it's easier. When they took a biopsy it hurt for about twenty seconds. I said ow And then laughed at myself. Then it was all over. Lol. That was it. (And I normally feel every little thing.). Talk to the nurses. Say u wd like someone calm to be there with you. I am on my own so had to ask for nurse to be my support. She was amazing.

[sana50 in reply to Sukistar]

hi, Sukistar what was system before doctor sent you for Hysteroscopy.

you had genrel anastaic or local.

how are feeling.

[ali_jee7927508 in reply to sana50]

Sana u have also hystroscopi

[sana50 in reply to ali_jee7927508]

hi Ali

yes dr. said I should have Hystroscopy because my womb lining has thiken so they going to scrap womb and see if any fibroids or polyps.

I am very worried I hope every thing allright.

what problem you having.

[sana50 in reply to Sukistar]

hi, Sukistar how you feeling now .

[Valwill]

Hi

I have just had this done today approx 2 hours ago. After reading some of other comments I was half expecting it to be really painful. I can honestly say that at worse I would describe it as only slightly uncomfortable in parts.

I did take 2 paracetamol and 2 ibuprofen an hour before as recommended and it was over and done with in around 20 mins. I had biopsy taken of part of wall of womb and only felt a slight nip with a crampy feeling which lasted a few seconds. Hopefully this will come back ok- also had mirena fitted at the same time to reduce thickening of womb lining. The doctor also said I had activity in part of womb which shouldn't really be happening as I am post menopause but the mirena should sort that out and will go for check up in 3 months provided biopsy comes back ok. I honestly believe that if you try to stay relaxed and take pain killers beforehand it will be better for you ( I just lay there singing a song in my head to take my mind off it). Afterwards you do bleed slightly so take pads with you to use which apparently can last a few days and I will take a couple more pain killers soon just in case - although I could do without probably. Back to work tomorrow.

Hope this helps. (I am 54 years old)

[sana50 in reply to Valwill]

hi, what was the problem were you having so Dr send you for Heystroscopy .

Iwill be going for Heysroscopy soon I m scare I hope every thing goes allright.

how are you feeling now.

[Valwill in reply to sana50]

Hi post menapause and first teading was 6.7 for thickening of womb lining then 7.4 couple if months later so mainly as a precaution to stop it getting any thicker- better be safe than sorry I think. Been bleeding slightly over last two days but reckon this is the last of womb lining shedding- other than that feel just as normal so hope redults come back ok

[AlisonClark in reply to Valwill]

Sounds just like mine when I had it!

[JSue in reply to Valwill]

Haha. I sang out loud (not really loud. But like humming to distract myself). as well!! I'm 53.

[Valwill]

Hi

Just an update- Started bleeding 6 days after hysteroscopy so reckon mirena must be working. Still bleeding slightly 12 days later but seems to be getting less. This is the only after effects I have had apart from the odd slight pain much like a period pain- but nothing to moan about at all.