Thick lining - scared.

What you are referring to is called a hysteroscopy, if it is done with a biopsy it's most commonly done with a general anesthetic, although some gynecologist will do them with spinal block. 

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Hi, I can understand why you feel worried, especially if you've not had the procedure before.

A hysteroscopy is where they put a camera inside to look at your womb. I've had a few - one while while I've been awake and a couple under general anaesthetic. All were pre-booked so I knew they were happening. Your nhs authority may be different - can you ring the booking clerk and check? 

I found the one whilst awake a bit uncomfortable and undignified because your legs are up in stirrups but they'll do their best to make it as easy for you as possible. The nurse offered to hold my hand and that helped. The procedure itself didn't hurt particularly but the gynaecologist didn't take any samples because he could see the polyp via the camera and decided it would be better done under anaesthetic. If it's under general anaesthetic you have to fast beforehand. They were both day case procedures so home the same day. If you have a general you need someone to drive you home, although to be honest I'd say you're better having someone drive you even if you're awake. 

Recovery afterwards was ok - some bleeding (you might want to take some sanitary towels with you - tampons aren't advised) and some crampy, period like pain that was eased with paracetamol. You're advised to rest and take things easy for a bit. You may also get a headache or shoulder/back pain from the anaesthetic. 

They should give you leaflets explaining the procedure and what to do afterwards. You'll probably be given follow up appointment to get your results.

Hope that helps and that I haven't frightened you. Hope all goes well tomorrow - will be thinking if you.

Thank you so much for taking the time to write that. I don't know what the gynae will say tomorrow or if he will do this - it was something the gp mentioned. I am scared because she was so unhelpful and didn't say anything when I cried and mentioned cancer. She didn't say "it could be one of many things" she just said that the gynae needed to see me to investigate. 

Anyway if it is I guess like all you wonderful woman I will get strong and cope - I admire you all and I am so grateful for the time you have taken today to reply to my message. 

I will write back tomorrow with an update - please keep everything crossed for me and I hope for all of you whatever stages you are at with your own health battles you are doing well. 

My hysterscopy was done when I was awake but I got two injections into my cervix so I didn't feel anything. The nurse kept me talking and distracted me which worked for me. 

Alison

Xxx 

I'm thinking of you Rose, I hope everything goes smoothly today x

Thank you so much for your support everyone. It really means a lot.

I saw the consultant today who looked at my scan and bloods and listened to me while I explained everything - he was very reassuring and said he is certain that it's not cancer but it due to a build up of my lining as my periods have been every 6-8weeks. 

He will do a biopsy to confirm and a d & c to clear everything and then will want me to go on the pill. 

I am feeling much more calm.

I hope you are all doing well at whatever stages of your treatment/recovery you are at and I thank you all again for your kindness xx 

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I went to the consultant today and he was very reassuring - he said he is certain it isn't cancer and that he things as my periods have been delayed it's a build up of the uterus lining. He is going to do a d and c and a biopsy and then recommends I go on the pill.

I want to thank all of you for taking the time to talk to me - I cannot thank you enough. People are so kind.

I wish you all the best with your treatment and or recovery. X

Lovely news to hear! Good on you xx

Great news Rose! Very pleased to hear this x

Hi Rose

I am totally with you on this I have had tests rushed through after aemoragging blood for 9 days solid can I ask did u have any pain? My womb lining was 15 and I was told it should be 3 now waiting another scan and biopsies