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Hysteroscopy experiences AT MAYO specifically
Women's Health | Last Active: Apr 28 7:37am | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
First, I thank you for sharing your experience w/me. I didn't know abt. this website until yesterday!!!
To answer your question:This coming Friday. Have had quite a time finding a Dr.
My Pimary Dr. dismissed the spotting last year in July. Said I was one of the healthiest 87 year olds around and to just go and enjoy my life. He just said I should eat more. My diet is another story.
He would NOT give me a referral to a Gynecologist, and it took me months to find one......another story because this Dr. scheduled the 2 procedures for last month. Would not hear of doing them w/out anesthesia, even though I've had a colonoscopy and a D&C w/out anesthesia.
The two procedures were cancelled by the Anesthesiologist as I was already getting a gown for the surgery! Reason: The Dr. was going to do it in a day surgery location, and I needed someone to watch me for 24 hours, which was not possible at that time.
Went home and Dr. never contacted me! That is another story... "smile"
I am now w/another Gyn. which my Primary Dr. send referral to, finally. This Dr. said I have to have anesthesia, and is scheduled to be in a hospital. I am to go to the hospital in a few days for them to check me and give me instructions, etc.
Well that is as briefly as I can put my experience so far.....
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@itisi Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm happy that you found us and that we are helpful to ou.
What a confusing and frustrating road you've been on to get the spotting examined. With all the reading I have done, for instance, on the American Cancer Society website, Mayo Clinic website, and others I now understand that any spotting that occurs after menopause is a warning sign and there must be follow-up. Your primary doctor's comment about just going out and enjoying your life dismissed your quite valid concerns. When my father was about the same age as you and found a lump in his neck he was told the same thing by an ENT specialist who just thought my dad was "too old" to worry about something like this. I was furious and so eventually my father got a referral to Mayo Clinic where he was kindly and thoroughly evaluated. That was my first experience at Mayo Clinic and I will never forget how wonderful the doctors and all staff were to my dad.
Now, back to you. Ah, you are one persistent and tenacious woman! I admire you for never giving up. How terrible that the two prior procedures were cancelled by the anesthesiologist and no one every contacted you again after that. So, finally your primary care doctor made the referral to another gynecologist. In a few days, during the instructions and prior to the procedure you can finally ask your questions and get your concerns out there.
I am wishing you compassionate staff and physicians who listen to you. You are a very wise individual who communicates your needs and wants clearly. Do you have a friend who can go this instructions appointment with you? This friend is another set of "ears" who will support you, listen, and make sure that you are listened to. I am 73-years-old and I always take someone with me to my appointments.
Will you please let me know what happens at your appointment?