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Has anyone had a hysteroscopy?

Posted by rashida @rashida, Jan 22 4:36am

I am going to have a hysteroscopy tomorrow and I am feeling extremely anxious about it, because even a transvaginal ultrasound is very painful for me. I have asked if I would be given some sort of local anaesthetic to numb the vaginal area before the procedure and I was told I wouldn’t. How much pain is involved with this procedure?

My previous doctor had stopped doing Pap smears on me after I turned 70 because they were always extremely painful. Now at age 77 I am told that for this hysteroscopy the doctor will need to do a Pap smear first before the hysteroscopy which involves filling the uterus with water to do an ultrasound of the uterus.

Could anyone who has had a hysteroscopy done share their experience? What is the pain level, and what are the chances of having any complications during the procedure like the uterus rupturing, as my doctor mentioned to me that results of my transvaginal ultrasound indicated I have a very thin uterine lining.

The transvaginal ultrasound was not enough to get a good picture of the uterus, which is why I am being sent for this hysteroscopy.

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doesitcomeinglitter | @doesitcomeinglitter | Oct 14 3:53pm
In reply to @rashida "@naturegirl5 Well, after my second pelvic ultrasound on July 13 my GP called me. The gynaecologist..." + (show)
@rashida

@naturegirl5 Well, after my second pelvic ultrasound on July 13 my GP called me. The gynaecologist she finally found for me had sent me for the second ultrasound and had said if she was satisfied with the result I would not need to see her again (she had not requested a copy of that ultrasound to be sent to my GP but I made sure to inform the technologist that I wanted a copy of the result to be sent to my GP).

My GP said she saw something in my ultrasound result that concerned her, but that gynaecologist who sent me for that second ultrasound (she hadn’t even bother to call me) was not concerned so my GP went back on the hunt for another gynaecologist. After several referrals being turned down she finally found another gynaecologist right here in Kitchener who agreed to see me. I had a consult with him on September 26 and he scheduled a hysteroscopy and D&C at the hospital for October 11 - so I finally did get the hysteroscopy done, in hospital and under anaesthesia!

It’s Canadian Thanksgiving weekend here, so I guess the gynaecologist wanted to get away for the weekend and he didn’t talk to me in the Recovery Room. I have been given a follow up appointment with him for November 22 but I think my GP will get in touch with me sooner as she always updates my husband and me on any test results as soon as she gets them. This being the log weekend, I don’t expect to hear from her till later this week.

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I see. Makes sense with the D&C. But this sounds like it was not done at Mayo, correct?

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sabinel70 | @sabinel70 | Oct 15 10:46am

Mine was extremely painful, so they stopped the procedure. Later, I was scheduled for a hysteroscopy under anaesthesia. That was in a hospital in London, UK.

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rashida | @rashida | Oct 16 1:30am
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@doesitcomeinglitter

I see. Makes sense with the D&C. But this sounds like it was not done at Mayo, correct?

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@doesitcomeinglitter no, I don’t have access to Mayo. It was done in our local hospital. I live in Ontario, Canada.

The first attempt at a hysteroscopy was at a clinic but I couldn’t go through with it because it was too painful and one cannot have sedation at a doctor’s office or clinic. Only hospitals can administer anaesthesia.

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doesitcomeinglitter | @doesitcomeinglitter | Oct 16 1:47am
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@rashida

@doesitcomeinglitter no, I don’t have access to Mayo. It was done in our local hospital. I live in Ontario, Canada.

The first attempt at a hysteroscopy was at a clinic but I couldn’t go through with it because it was too painful and one cannot have sedation at a doctor’s office or clinic. Only hospitals can administer anaesthesia.

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Yes, wasn’t looking to be knocked out, just a local anesthetic, numbing, which can be done in office though they often don’t want to.
Sorry I was confused. You said you don’t have access to mayo…isn’t this the Mayo Connect community for Mayo patients…?
My cardiologist and psychiatrist home in Chicago both had concerns with my stress level and BP spiking from pain, as it seems they force you to attempt it in office before even considering setting it up in the hospital. Which seems honestly like a waste of time, money and resources if there is reason to believe certain patients won’t tolerate it.
They called me in a vallium to the mayo pharmacy that I’ll pick up in the AM.

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rashida | @rashida | Oct 16 2:25am
In reply to @doesitcomeinglitter "Yes, wasn’t looking to be knocked out, just a local anesthetic, numbing, which can be done..." + (show)
@doesitcomeinglitter

Yes, wasn’t looking to be knocked out, just a local anesthetic, numbing, which can be done in office though they often don’t want to.
Sorry I was confused. You said you don’t have access to mayo…isn’t this the Mayo Connect community for Mayo patients…?
My cardiologist and psychiatrist home in Chicago both had concerns with my stress level and BP spiking from pain, as it seems they force you to attempt it in office before even considering setting it up in the hospital. Which seems honestly like a waste of time, money and resources if there is reason to believe certain patients won’t tolerate it.
They called me in a vallium to the mayo pharmacy that I’ll pick up in the AM.

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@doesitcomeinglitter What I meant is that we don’t have any Mayo Medical Clinics/Centres in Canada - as far as I know.

Yes, we are on Mayo Connect - but this is an online source open to anyone, where people discuss and exchange ideas and information on various medical conditions. At least, that is my understanding of it. 😊

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Oct 16 6:20am
In reply to @rashida "@doesitcomeinglitter What I meant is that we don’t have any Mayo Medical Clinics/Centres in Canada -..." + (show)
@rashida

@doesitcomeinglitter What I meant is that we don’t have any Mayo Medical Clinics/Centres in Canada - as far as I know.

Yes, we are on Mayo Connect - but this is an online source open to anyone, where people discuss and exchange ideas and information on various medical conditions. At least, that is my understanding of it. 😊

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@doesitcomeinglitter and @rashida
Mayo Connect connects thousands of patients and caregivers for support, practical information, and answers. It is hosted and moderated by Mayo Clinic, but you do not need to be a Mayo patient to participate.

Having members in different locations and being treated by a variety of medical facilities brings different perceptive to medical issues.

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beebe | @beebe | Nov 12 10:22am
In reply to @rashida "@naturegirl5 Well, after my second pelvic ultrasound on July 13 my GP called me. The gynaecologist..." + (show)
@rashida

@naturegirl5 Well, after my second pelvic ultrasound on July 13 my GP called me. The gynaecologist she finally found for me had sent me for the second ultrasound and had said if she was satisfied with the result I would not need to see her again (she had not requested a copy of that ultrasound to be sent to my GP but I made sure to inform the technologist that I wanted a copy of the result to be sent to my GP).

My GP said she saw something in my ultrasound result that concerned her, but that gynaecologist who sent me for that second ultrasound (she hadn’t even bother to call me) was not concerned so my GP went back on the hunt for another gynaecologist. After several referrals being turned down she finally found another gynaecologist right here in Kitchener who agreed to see me. I had a consult with him on September 26 and he scheduled a hysteroscopy and D&C at the hospital for October 11 - so I finally did get the hysteroscopy done, in hospital and under anaesthesia!

It’s Canadian Thanksgiving weekend here, so I guess the gynaecologist wanted to get away for the weekend and he didn’t talk to me in the Recovery Room. I have been given a follow up appointment with him for November 22 but I think my GP will get in touch with me sooner as she always updates my husband and me on any test results as soon as she gets them. This being the log weekend, I don’t expect to hear from her till later this week.

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Rashida,
Please give us an update once you have your November 22 consult. You were fortunate to have a GP who went to bat for you and got you the procedure you needed. Keep us posted on your results.
Wishing you well:)

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rashida | @rashida | Nov 13 4:53am
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@beebe

Rashida,
Please give us an update once you have your November 22 consult. You were fortunate to have a GP who went to bat for you and got you the procedure you needed. Keep us posted on your results.
Wishing you well:)

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@beebe i haven’t heard from my family doctor, which is surprising but from that I can only assume that no news is good news! Had she received any adverse report she could have co tacked me.

I have my follow up with the gynaecologist on November 22. Will let you know - but I am sure everything is fine.

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ekarasoulis59 | @ekarasoulis59 | 5 days ago

I’m in ny
I did my mine in a hospital under anesthesia.
Didn’t feel anything . Woke up with a little blood . And was sent home .
Thank his no cancer . Reason I have a pessary inserted .

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