Endometrial Biopsy: I’m terrified, what can I expect?

Posted by suesam @suesam, Dec 21, 2024

Hi there, I have no bleeding but my endometrial thickness is a 6 and I have an endometrial biopsy scheduled in 30 days and I'm terrified. I made the mistake of reading all the horror stories on the internet. My doctor said it is painful and is preparing me by asking me to take VagiFem 10 for the next month and also to take advil before arriving. I've had pap smears all my life and they never hurt but my last one did. But I think that's because the doctor ( mine retired ) used a large instrument which hurt but then switched to a smaller one which was fine. It's a different doctor who will do the biopsy. I've had 2 transvaginal ultrasounds which didn't hurt and one hysterscopy which didn't hurt at all. But I'm terrified of the biopsy. My ultrasound showed a thickness of 6, nothing else, and my CT scan showed nothing. I wish my doctor hadn't told me it would hurt - when I said my last pap smear hurt, he said this would hurt more. He wasn't trying to be mean, just preparing me. I'm hoping I can do it. Any thoughts? And thanks for listening.

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suesam | @suesam | Mar 11 3:32pm

When I had my cataracts removed, it was the surgeon who determined the best dosage for me. Could your gynecologist help you with the dosage? He/she should have a rough idea of what works well. I didn't take ativan - actually, it wasn't offered and I never thought to ask - I just took 2 advils before. I think ativan is a great idea though. I also had some freezing done of my cervix.

kforrest | @kforrest | Mar 11 2:19pm

In reply to @suesam "One pill. Hopefully that will do it. You have about 3 more weeks to go, roughly?..." + (show)

should i get more?
12 days is a very long wait

suesam | @suesam | Mar 11 1:11pm

In reply to @kforrest "i have 1 adivan pill for the day of surgery sounds fun!! thanks for sharing" + (show)

One pill. Hopefully that will do it. You have about 3 more weeks to go, roughly? I felt so good when my biopsy was done. One thing out of the way. I'm still waiting for the results - today is day 12. Wishing you all the best!!!!

kforrest | @kforrest | Mar 11 12:28pm

In reply to @suesam "It's always the newness of it all, not knowing what to expect, and the wondering that..." + (show)

i have 1 adivan pill for the day of surgery
sounds fun!! thanks for sharing

kforrest | @kforrest | Mar 11 12:18pm

In reply to @susanpagets "When you have Paget's Disease, sex is the last thing on your mind. Any type of..." + (show)

there are so many things to go wrong for people.

susanpagets | @susanpagets | Mar 11 11:05am

In reply to @kforrest "i am being knocked out for biopsy in the hospital. i will be having a d&c,..." + (show)

When you have Paget's Disease, sex is the last thing on your mind.
Any type of friction in that area sets off itching and burning like you
can't imagine!

kforrest | @kforrest | Mar 7 11:36am

In reply to @painsucksallthetime "I’m not going to lie, the biopsy is a bit uncomfortable…. I had 2 done &..." + (show)

i am glad i didn't go through the in clinic biopsy opting to be sedated in the hospital and having a d&c. thank you for sharing.

kforrest | @kforrest | Mar 7 9:44am

In reply to @suesam "It's always the newness of it all, not knowing what to expect, and the wondering that..." + (show)

how funny you are! thank you for your kind wishes!!!

cataracts were a breeze

suesam | @suesam | Mar 7 8:34am

In reply to @kforrest "yes, i wish i knew if it would be light or not (the sedation). i am..." + (show)

It's always the newness of it all, not knowing what to expect, and the wondering that is stressful, for sure. But it's always a good feeling to have secure dates - knowing that at least something is happening. I remember when I had my cataracts removed, I was given a dosage of Ativan. It was amazing. LOL. I could talk to the doctor, ask and answer questions, but I couldn't have cared less what he did. LOL Like - he could have put me upside down and hung me from the ceiling and I wouldn't care. I wish that for you - that you feel no pain and you're completely peaceful during it all.

kforrest | @kforrest | Mar 6 5:53pm

i hope you are given hormone replacement therapy. i wish i could have been prescribed them many years ago.

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