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Hysteroscopy - has anyone had one?

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marie86421
marie86421

I have had some abnormal spotting after being in menopause for nearly six years.  I attended an appointment today for a consultant to obtain an endometrial biopsy.  Another tool (for the want of a better word) was used which was the size of a straw.  Unfortunately, the consultant could not pass the instrument through my cervix.  My cervix is too small, so now I am being referred for a hysteroscopy, where I shall have a local anaesthetic on my cervix so that the consultant can pass the hysteroscope through to the uterus.

I have had to sign a consent form for this procedure to be carried out and am just a tad freaked out at all the possible complications.  Furthermore, I stupidly looked on the internet at images for this procedure.  I am now feeling that I may not be able to go through with this procedure.

Has anyone else had this procedure and what can I expect?  Any reassurance will be very much appreciated.

Marie

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  • sue08648
    sue08648 marie86421

    Posted

    Hi Marie,

    Don't worry. You won't feel any pain with hysteroscopy. I had one done with d&c as well due to prolonged bleeding. You will had minor discomfort only after you woke up and may need to put on sanitary pad. D&C is to clear or scrap thick uterus lining that causes prolong bleeding. Tissues shall be removed and biopsy test shall be done. Mine is hyperplasia case.

    Good luck and get it done soon.

    • marie86421
      marie86421 sue08648

      Posted

      Hi Sue

      I am having a local and not a general, so won't be knocked out during the procedure.  I wasn't offered a general, but to be honest I would rather be awake and know what is going on.

      I know I have got to have this done and am trying hard to find some inner strength from all the support given from you lovely people.

      Marie

    • sue08648
      sue08648 marie86421

      Posted

      Hi Marie,

      Hope you are doing fine.

      May I suggest you opt for D&C first? D&C would not be as bad as hysterscopy. Gynae will be able to remove some tissues for lab/biopsy testing. The only -ve about this is he/she can't view inside of your uterus. 

      I opted D&C for my first review and due to abnormalities from the 1st biopsy report, I did another D&C with hysterscopy.

      All the best to you and update us. Take care!

       

    • marie86421
      marie86421 sue08648

      Posted

      Hi Sue

      Don't they have to dilate the cervix to do a D&C?  I have my scan on Wednesday to check the thickness of the womb lining.  I shall ask the ultrasound specialist if he/she can see anything.

      I have written to  my consultant to have hysteroscopy under a general, as I am on the fast track to check for cancer.  I don't want to wait for three months while the vagifem works to make my cervix more supple.  He did say at the time it would have to be done with a GA as he could not get through, even after using the metal rods to dilate my cervix.

      I am hoping to hear from him by the middle of this week.  I shall let you know if I get a date to go in.

      Marie

    • sue08648
      sue08648 marie86421

      Posted

      Hi Marie,

      Yes, need to dilate the cervix but opening is smaller vs the hysteroscopy. Opt this first. If the biopsy result is not positive (like mine), gynae will put you on Provera and monitor for few months before scheduling another D&C with hysteroscopy.

      Good luck.

      Sue

  • marie86421
    marie86421

    Posted

    Hello Everyone

    I have been for my hysteroscopy this morning under a local anaesthetic.  It was another failed attempt.  My cervix is so hard and atrophic the consultant could not dilate it.  The downside of not having children and being in menopause for nearly six years, so I am told.

    The plan is now to go ahead with the ultrasound and if nothing untoward is found then I am to use an eostrogen pessary for three months to soften the cervix.  If the ultrasound shows abnormal then I have to go back immediately and have the hysteroscopy under a general anaesthetic. 

    When it failed and he said that it will have to be done under GA, I was reluctant as I am scared stiff of being put under.   I am very pleased that he is being good enough to still give me the option of a local anaesthetic.

    At least I know what to expect in the sense of being numbed up and dilated, but will still have to experience the scope.

    I shall update you when I have had a successful hysteroscopy.

    Marie

    • caroline_19506
      caroline_19506 marie86421

      Posted

      I had two failed hystcopey s and ended up having a hysterectomy and no children either it was for the best as I kept getting irregular bleeding
    • marie86421
      marie86421 caroline_19506

      Posted

      I have just contacted my consultant's secretary to let him know that I shall opt for the ga and get it over with.  I don't know what they will do any different, but I assume they will be a bit rougher and push their way through to get access inside the womb.  It does concern me that my cervix might get damaged in the process.

      Was your bleeding heavy?  Mine has been just a few spots of blood here and there, nothing significant, but abnornal never the less.

       

    • caroline_19506
      caroline_19506 marie86421

      Posted

      Well if your cervix is narrow probably not it didn't for me and I didn't have a choice of snestics
    • caroline_19506
      caroline_19506 marie86421

      Posted

      No it didn't make any difference both were failures yes I had quite a bit bleeding and was menopausal so should not have bleed in the end I had a hysterectomy
  • susan39623
    susan39623 marie86421

    Posted

    Hi Marie sorry that you couldnt have it done again. I had mine done under ga and went on to have a hysterectomy and I am 63 not had any children and had my last period 15yrs ago until I had bleed last march. I am overweight , diabetic and have heart failure. I know not everyone is the same but I had never been in hospital and like you was scared especially with all my complaints They looked after me really well and all emergencies were put in place before I had my op just in case anything unforeseen happened ( which it didnt) . Think of it as a stepping stone , the sooner its done the sooner you can move on. Try not to worry, it only upsets you more and you still have to have it done in the end..........Sue
    • marie86421
      marie86421 susan39623

      Posted

      Hi Sue

      Just been reading up about the side effects of Vagifem (what my consultant has prescribed) and don't like the look of them.  Maybe you are right, perhaps I should contact his secretary and get booked in and get it out of the way.  I am only prolonging the agony.

      Thanks for your advice.

      Marie

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