Hi everyone
I'm in my third week now of waiting for the results of an endometrial biopsy, diagnostic hysteroscopy and resection of a endocervical polyp. This was a day surgery procedure under General Anaesthetic (GA).
I had thickened endometrial lining back in 2018 and a hysteroscopy with the coil fitted.i didn't have a GA at the time and the pain was worse than when I had my children. I do feel guilty for asking for a GA this time.
My journey started back in December when I had severe pain most of the month (spotting and heavy periods). The consultant wrote on my discharge summery "post menopausal bleeding". I am on HRT therapy which started 5yrs ago. I was told yesterday by the Gyne secretary my results would be typed up and in the post today. Do they usually do this if results are clear? I am on a fast track pathway. I would rather they just said I've been referred back to GP on the phone than wait for the post. The waiting is taking its toll on me mentally as I still have symptoms.
I did inform the Gyne secretary if I am referred back to GP they will most likely refer me back to Gyne. The menopause practice nurse wants to put me back on the miranna coil but I have a posterior lying cervix, it's so painful because my cervix is a "long way to get to" . I have a family history on both sides of female cancers. All this added waiting to tell me I don't have cancer by a letter in the post is unnecessary. Sorry for long post I'm at the end of my tether with it all. The internal ultrasound was back in January. It's definitely not a 2WW for us patients. It's a constant worry from the onset of symptoms. I just know something isn't right up there this time.
Hi Beccaboo
Welcome to the Womb group.
The waiting for the results is tough.
I hope your letter comes today but if not perhaps give your GP surgery a call. Whenever I had a letter through from the hospital it could take up to 7 days, however my GP would be sent the letter electronically. So it could be possible that the GP has already got it through the system. Worth a try.
It is frustrating when the consultant's secretary has the information that you want and is not allowed to tell you over the phone. For me it has always only been the consultant who has given results. Once I moved to the nurse team, then it was them that I spoke to. The secretary was only ever able to take messages or look at appointment times etc.
You should not feel any guilt for having the procedure done via GA. We all have different anatomy and it can be painful for many ladies. The main thing is they are able to get a biopsy in the way that is best for everyone.
Good luck- I hope you have some reassurance very soon but either way we are here if you need us.
Jane
Am sorry that you are having a rough time. If you get pain like that again, call NHS111- its what they are for.
With the wind perhaps try chamomile tea. ginger or peppermint helps some people.
And the Support Line is as much for you as anyone else. So don't hesitate if you need to call.
The length of time it takes to get the results has no bearing on whether they are good or bad- its just how busy the lab is. For my biopsy it was around a week, for my post op it was around 3 1/2 weeks.
Most people google- I know I did and its natural to want to find out as much as you can. The only thing I would say is that when I did, I scared myself silly. Its not always accurate.
I really hope you get your results in the next few days. In the meantime we are here if you need us.
