"Last minute Hysteroscopy"

I went to see my GP because I had a heavy bleed for 2 days, almost two years after my periods had stopped. I was referred immediately to see a Gynaecologist at my local hospital for an ultrasound scan.

A week later at my appointment I had the scan, then went to see the Gynaecologists for the results. They weren't happy with the results, they asked me to have further tests right there & then. I was concerned so I agreed, thinking it would be something like a smear test. I was taken into a room, stripped down to nothing below the waist, signed a form, sat in a chair, legs up in stirrups, & so the nightmare began.

I wondered why the nurse was holding my hand, then when the pain hit, I understood why. It was excruciating, the pain got stronger & stronger. Then the Dr took biopsies, OMG, the pain was even more horrific, I was in complete agony.

As soon as they finished I felt I was going to pass out, I had to ask for a bowl as I wanted to be sick, my hands had pins & needles & I was sweating profusely. The nurses managed to sit me on a chair & wheel me into another room where I collapsed on a bed, I wasn't given any painkillers, I was left there writhing about in pain, trying not to throw up, with my head spinning, my hands were numb.

I have never experienced being close to fainting, until now. A trainee nurse was with me the whole time. For an hour & a half I was in so much pain, feeling sick. I asked the nurse to get me my own Ibuprofen out of my bag, once they kicked in, I could then get myself up, dressed & go home. I was meant to go back to work, but instead, I drove myself home. Where I collapsed on the sofa, feeling very sore, bleeding & traumatised.

I felt abused. I think this treatment is barbaric and that anaesthetic should 100% be given. No one told/warned me how painful it was going to be. The test was important & had to be done, so I tried my best to get through it.  I am still traumatised a week later. I would never have it done again.....