Confused - D&C

Hi, it's my understanding that they generally refer women for a hysteroscopy and biopsy - but sometimes they also do a D & C if there's any doubt over diagnosis. If I were you I would seek more information as to why they want to do the D & C. If you can't get it from the hospital, perhaps you might contact your GP to do this for you? All this doubt is not really acceptable and questions are fine. Alternatively, there is the Mac Millan online chat or telephone support. Good luck.

Hi sassy125

Absolutely fine to ask. 

I am sorry to hear that you have had some bleeding and cramping that have needed some further checking. 

This link will take you to some info that maybe helpful.

WCA_1493_04.05.22_V_7_Public.pdf

Have you an email or phone number on your appointment letter that you could contact to ask why the d&c is needed. If not your GP may be able to help. 

You are also welcome to give the Macmillan Support Line a call if it would help.

Jane

Thank you both. I’ll wait for the appt for the D&C and see if there are contact details. I must get better at asking questions when I’m in the room. After the hysteroscopy I just wanted to get out, I found it quite painful.

It can be painful and I know what you mean about just wanting to get out. 

It sounds to me that the consultant is being really thorough and double checking everything for you. It sounds also like there were several polyps and it may have been difficult to remove them during the hysteroscopy. Could be the number, size, position for eg. Main thing is you are being thoroughly checked and hopefully will know more soon. Once you know what you are dealing with, it does get easier. 

You can have pain relief for hysteroscopy. Either by GA or local anaesthetic with gas & air. Many women find them painful, so ask for it if you ever need it - up front.

With regard to asking questions, I've been there too. I get so nervous and stressed I forget stuff but now I write down a list of questions and work my way through them and even then, if I don't get through it all, I ask the team later, by email. Either way, you must ask!