Scan and hysteroscopy - how much do they tell you?

In my case, no, at my scan all the lady would say was that she wanted to refer me to a consultant. When the consultant did the biopsy, he didn't commit himself at all. I got my results from him 2 weeks later.

No I didn't get told anything either when I had my hysteroscopy first time except that they couldn't find my cervix and there was much huffing and putting and adjustment of the couch! I was then told they needed to do it under general anaesthetic.xx

Hi In my experience, they say very little on the day. The sonographer who did my ultrasound (3 yrs ago now - time flies) told me she didn’t think there was any point doing the transvaginal scan because i had so  many fibroids she couldn’t see anything clearly. I knew about the fibroids from previous gynae procedures so that was no big surprise. After the first hysteroscopy the gynaecologist told me he could see a polyp - he even showed me the pictures he’d taken - and said it would need removing under general anaesthetic because of its size and position. At the next hysteroscopy under general anaesthetic I was only told afterwards what they’d removed and that I’d get my results in 6-8 weeks. At no point did anyone suspect cancer if they did, they didn’t say. I think doctors like to see all the test results together before they commit themselves. In the event I received a call from the gynaecologists secretary just over 2 weeks later asking me to go in for an early morning appointment. Even then I wasn’t too suspicious as I’d always been given my results in person (I’d had several hysteroscopy procedures  over the years to investigate heavy periods) Maybe I was naive not to have thought it might be cancer or maybe the doctors saved me 6 weeks of worry (I had a gao between the procedure because of another health scare) 

I hope all goes well on Friday. Gentle hugs x

Hi

they are not suppose to make comment. Just in case they get it wrong. It is the consultant who will tell you if there is a problem. This was my experience. I remember asking and I was told that the doctor will see me. 

Good luck and stay positive 

I will be praying for you

lots of love 

Rahman x

Hi Smully

I, too, learnt very little from my scan and hysteroscopy, The sonographer said she could see a fibroid, but later the consultant told me it was 'of little consequence'!! When the consultant examined me he thought the bleeding was vaginal dryness, but also he could see a lot of fluid. It was then he decided to do a biopsy. I had the impression that without the biopsy I could have walked away, non the wiser, so I'm very glad he did it!!! I wouldn't expect any firm answers on the day!!!   xxxxxx

Hi

When she had finished my hysteroscopy the consultant asked if I had brought anyone with me (usually a bad sign!) By the time I had dressed, she had got my husband into her consulting room and then told us that she was pretty certain that it was cancer and she wasn't waiting for the biopsy results before she booked a MRI.  It turned out she was right and when the biopsy results were back I got a call to see her again to discuss treatment.  

I am glad I didn't know at the time that it was quite unusual to be told immediately because I would probably have paniced that it was advanced. As it was, I was spared some of the suspense and  In fact it turned out to be Stage 1a so quite early. 

Hi ,

I had my hystroscopy under general anesthetic and was told in recovery that there was a suspicious mass and that he had taken lots of photos and biopsy. He also said that it could of been a froid growing in the wall so although they can have suspension, it did turn out to be cancer and I was stage 1a grade 2 only hysterectomy as treatment but could of been very  easy been just a benign fibroid. Hopefully after you will not be waiting too long for answers we all know waiting is the pits. Good luck for tomorrow.

Heya, 

I wasn't told outright, but lots of hints were dropped and a big deal was made over what happens if it did turn out to be bad news. 

So I left with the strong feeling that they suspected that things weren't right. 

Lass

Xx

Thanks to everyone for your answers. I guess I'm just feeling unsettled. I'm fine once I know what I'm dealing with. I think I'll go and stuff my face with biscuits to take my mind off it!! 

I was told at my ultrasound that I had a slightly thickened womb lining which would need further investigation and I was told after my hysteroscopy that she had found 2 large and 1 small polyp which would need removing in theatre...after the procedure in theatre I didn’t even see the doctor...got my results by letter (all benign thankfully) and discharged...