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Hysteroscopy experience

Posted By CertainWidow

"Hysteroscopy experience"

About: Belfast City Hospital / Gynaecology

(as the patient),

I had a failed Hysteroscopy exam where the consultant tried several times to take a punch sample. The pain was unbearable and my legs shook uncontrollably. The consultant eventually admitted defeat and went on to blame me for the failure, saying I was too anxious! Turns out after the procedure was carried out under GA that I had a vicious tumour and got diagnosed with cervical cancer stage 2B. I feel these procedures should automatically be done under a General as they cause immense trauma to most women.

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Response from Tracey Watson, Assistant Service Manager, Gynaecology, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust last week
Tracey Watson
Assistant Service Manager, Gynaecology,
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 21/05/2024 at 12:01
Published on Care Opinion at 12:29

Dear CertainWidow

My name is Tracey; I am the Assistant Service Manager in Gynaecology, Belfast Trust.

Thank you for your feedback in relation to your poor experience during a hysteroscopy procedure. I understand that these procedures can cause anxiety and pain for some patients. I want to apologise for the traumatic experience you had, this is something that as a team we will review and discuss. I sincerely apologise that you experienced unbearable pain during this procedure.

I understand you have had the procedure carried out under anaesthetic and I am very very sorry to note you have received a diagnosis of cervical cancer. If you wish to discuss this further please email PatientExperience@belfasttrust.hscni.net and I will be in touch with you.

I appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback to the service and once again I apologise for your poor experience.

Kind regards

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