Good morning, I am 53 and am peri menopausal but have had terrible bleeding, pain and bleeding in between periods. A scan speed 2 fibroids and a small polyps so I was referred to the gynaecologist. She was very ‘to the point’ and said they want to do a biopsy which they will do when they do the Hysteroscopy to have a look round and to see if they can remove the polyps at the same time. That is booked in for Friday. I’ve been told the procedure is very painful and to take paracetamol and ibuprofen as it will be done under local anaesthetic. I’m currently away on holiday in Italy and they have phoned twice to see if I could come in early as they have had cancellations. I’m sorry I’m going on a bit but I’m really nervous. I work at a school full time and should be starting back full time. My job is stressful but rewarding. I suppose my two questions are 1) How painful is the procedure- how has it been for others and 2) Do they tell you then and there if they suspect cancer or do you have to wait for the results? Thank you xx
Hi Roctre,
Welcome to the chat. Im fairly new to the whole process myself, had hysteroscopy and waiting for results.
From having a read (and it did become obsessive) it would seem everyones hysteroscopy is different but from my experience I would recommend taking the painkillers, I only had paracetamol an hour before my appointment was meant to be, and they were running an hour later than expected. Just remember its sensitive in there! Lol. Before I went I was under the impression its was like going for a smear and in some respects it is, but I wasnt prepared with the truth and if Im honest I felt a bit like I was in shock immediately after...for about an hour.
I was lucky with the team doing mine, constantly asking if I was happy to keep going and made it very clear that if I couldnt cope they would stop and re-book to do it under general anaesthetic, I wanted it over and done with so carried on.
I didnt have any fibroids or polyps and was just told...it looks fine. So now Im waiting for the biopsy to confirm that everything actually is 'fine'.
Sending happy thoughts and keeping everything crossed for you.
Try to enjoy yourself in Italy 
