I had heard that it could be difficult, so I asked for numbing. They can only (as I understand) numb the cervix; the scraping of the wall is not something that can be numbed. I had a great, experienced gynecologist, who told me every step prior to doing it. The actual biopsy felt like a wire brush, and she does two passes. I definitely felt it but used my breathing and it was over quickly enough that I didn't cry. (However, I'll mention that I rode 4 hours home on a broken hip, in a 4x4 SUV, and didn't even cry, so I may not be your best source of reassurance).
I opted for general anesthesia, and glad that I did. I had been treated for fibroids decades ago, and the experience was the most painful that I'd ever been through. Just remember that if the D&C results in a cancer diagnosis, you'll probably have a hysterectomy as soon as possible afterwards and will be under general for that as well. Before the D&C and before I knew anything was wrong with me I had a colonoscopy. So in one year I was under some kind of anesthesia a total of three times.
For me is was extrememly painful, the most pain I've ever experienced. Had the next one combined with a colonoscopy, and the second one with a D & C for cancer biopsy so same anesthia as for colonoscopy. No pain with those. Differs among women, may depend on the density of your cervix. Demand anesthia. If that doesn't work, try Raspberry Leaf Tea to soften cervix.
Same here very very painful, I said to the dr it really hurts, her response well it saved you going to the hospital and being sedated. Great answer.. NOT
I had a cervical or endometrial biopsy 35 years ago and it was an out of body experience of pain that I was totally unprepared for. I felt like I was rising off of the table and seeing myself below, unable to speak but seeing speech bubbles of exclamation points. It is inhumane to permit women to suffer during gynecological procedures when anesthesia options could be made available. I suppose that this is due to the male dominated medical and insurance fields.
If we're all being honest regarding the uterine/endometrial biopsy... I am in my 40's, had 2 children and was on my tail end of my period and still can honestly say it was painful. I took 800mg ibuprofen 45 minutes before the procedure and still squeezed the hell out of my husband's hand. If he was not there, I don't know what I would have been grabbing onto. I did deep breathing to try and relax the uterus, but it that did not help. It felt like something was ripping out my insides, as the pain was so intense. My OB did 2 pipelles, so 10 seconds of pure agony x 2. To make matters worse, I had a Mirena IUD placed immediately afterward, so a uterine sound had to go up there and then the Mirena pipette equivalent. My body was shaky and I needed to lay on the table after the procedures, when I got up, my legs were unstable. More than 18 hours later my uterus is still angry and cramping in my abdominal area and back and I can feel pain where the biopsies were taken.
If we're all being honest regarding the uterine/endometrial biopsy... I am in my 40's, had 2 children and was on my tail end of my period and still can honestly say it was painful. I took 800mg ibuprofen 45 minutes before the procedure and still squeezed the hell out of my husband's hand. If he was not there, I don't know what I would have been grabbing onto. I did deep breathing to try and relax the uterus, but it that did not help. It felt like something was ripping out my insides, as the pain was so intense. My OB did 2 pipelles, so 10 seconds of pure agony x 2. To make matters worse, I had a Mirena IUD placed immediately afterward, so a uterine sound had to go up there and then the Mirena pipette equivalent. My body was shaky and I needed to lay on the table after the procedures, when I got up, my legs were unstable. More than 18 hours later my uterus is still angry and cramping in my abdominal area and back and I can feel pain where the biopsies were taken.
I guess it’s different for everyone. I had mine when I was 60, never been pregnant and no kids. Do not tolerate the slightest pain. I called the office a few days before my appt and the nurse told me to take 3 Advils 1 hour before my appointment. Getting the biopsy was probably a tad bit worse than a regular pelvic exam. A nurse guided me with breathing exercises and the pain latest about 5 seconds. Probably helped that my Gyn is awesome and she had been my Gyn for over 20 years.
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I had heard that it could be difficult, so I asked for numbing. They can only (as I understand) numb the cervix; the scraping of the wall is not something that can be numbed. I had a great, experienced gynecologist, who told me every step prior to doing it. The actual biopsy felt like a wire brush, and she does two passes. I definitely felt it but used my breathing and it was over quickly enough that I didn't cry. (However, I'll mention that I rode 4 hours home on a broken hip, in a 4x4 SUV, and didn't even cry, so I may not be your best source of reassurance).
I opted for general anesthesia, and glad that I did. I had been treated for fibroids decades ago, and the experience was the most painful that I'd ever been through. Just remember that if the D&C results in a cancer diagnosis, you'll probably have a hysterectomy as soon as possible afterwards and will be under general for that as well. Before the D&C and before I knew anything was wrong with me I had a colonoscopy. So in one year I was under some kind of anesthesia a total of three times.
For me is was extrememly painful, the most pain I've ever experienced. Had the next one combined with a colonoscopy, and the second one with a D & C for cancer biopsy so same anesthia as for colonoscopy. No pain with those. Differs among women, may depend on the density of your cervix. Demand anesthia. If that doesn't work, try Raspberry Leaf Tea to soften cervix.
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I had biopsy’s don’t however they used a general Anastasia. Some mild cramping after.
Same here very very painful, I said to the dr it really hurts, her response well it saved you going to the hospital and being sedated. Great answer.. NOT
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2 ReactionsI had a cervical or endometrial biopsy 35 years ago and it was an out of body experience of pain that I was totally unprepared for. I felt like I was rising off of the table and seeing myself below, unable to speak but seeing speech bubbles of exclamation points. It is inhumane to permit women to suffer during gynecological procedures when anesthesia options could be made available. I suppose that this is due to the male dominated medical and insurance fields.
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2 ReactionsIt WAS EXTREMELY AGONIZING! I screamed and begged For her to stop. I never want to go to a gynecologist again. I thought iud insertion was bad.
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4 Reactions@unrelentingladybits, how are you doing? May I ask why you needed the biopsy? What is being investigated?
I guess it’s different for everyone. I had mine when I was 60, never been pregnant and no kids. Do not tolerate the slightest pain. I called the office a few days before my appt and the nurse told me to take 3 Advils 1 hour before my appointment. Getting the biopsy was probably a tad bit worse than a regular pelvic exam. A nurse guided me with breathing exercises and the pain latest about 5 seconds. Probably helped that my Gyn is awesome and she had been my Gyn for over 20 years.
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1 ReactionI have a friend whose period won't stop and she has pain with organisms. Anyone has this problem?