"Colposcopy"

The doctor did a scan and told me I needed a biopsy.  They tried 3 times without success,  I so wanted it to work so I gritted my teeth, but to no avail.  I felt I was a failure because the procedure didn’t work.  I was told I would need a hysteroscopy  and a Mirena coil would be fitted.  At no time was I asked if I was in agreement with this.  I was told I needed this because I was obese and had never had children.  I was not offered any advice on how to prepare for the hysteroscopy but was given a leaflet to read and told to google Mirena coils.

I was devastated by the experience, I am terrified to have the hysteroscopy  but my GP tells me I should have one.  My original complaint of post menopausal bleeding is getting worse, but I have heard nothing since last November.  I feel alone and neglected, every day I think my condition may be worsening, but no one at Raigmore seems to care.   It’s not my fault that I was never able to have children, and although I am medically described as obese. I try everything to keep my weight under control. I am 72 and only eat healthy foods.  I tried to explain that I was very nervous about the examination because I have suffered sexual abuse in my past, however, it seemed that no cognisance of this fact was taken into account.  I left Raigmore, alone and shaken, I then had to drive 56 miles to my home without a word of comfort.  I wouldn’t wish this experience on my worst enemy.