Hi all, hoping someone might have an idea of what I can expect.. “urgent” referral sent 3 weeks ago today (was told I would likely wait 2/3) weeks.. what kind of appointment should I expect in the letter when it comes? I’ve been bleeding for past 2 weeks.. do they wait for that to stop before they can do anything? I’m in Glasgow if that helps at all.. thank you 
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Hi Jo81
The referral system is different in Scotland-I moved from there down to England 13 years ago so I don’t have experience of SNHS now. My referral in England was marked urgent and my appointment took 3 weeks to come through. The 2 week wait in England has changed now, but my original referral was in 2018 when it did apply.
My appointment involved a chat about symptoms, family history and whether or not I’d had children, and then I had an internal examination. This involved a hysteroscopy-tiny camera into my womb-and taking some punch biopsies when the gynaecologist saw what he described as a lesion. None of this was painful, just a little uncomfortable.
I was bleeding when I had this done, which made it difficult for anything to be seen, and bled a lot when I stood up, but the nurses were lovely and very understanding. I’m sure they’ve seen it all! I did ask if it would be ok to have an examination when I was bleeding and was told it was.
I hope you’ll get your appointment through soon-the days can seem endless while you’re waiting!
Sarah xx
Thank you so much for this, really helps to have an idea of what the appointment entails..
I’m feeling a bit of both, want the letter to come asap so I’m not in the dark anymore and either deal or move on .. but also dreading it so a little laid back about chasing it
I’ll give it another week I think and investigate if I’ve heard nothing…
thanks again ️
Timelines for referrals are only ever a guideline but I completely understand the feeling of wanting to know to get answers and not wanting to hear what might be said! But ultimately it is better to know to stop your mind working overtime and over thinking.
Let us know how you get on, and I hope it’s nothing serious.
Sarah xx
