I researched this extensively before I attempted to have this done in September 2023. I took pain killers before as they told me to do. In the first attempt I vomited and experienced shock symptoms. To be told it doesn't hurt is a lie. How could it not hurt?? Something is put up inside you & things are cut out of you for goodness sake. I had this finally done under anaesthesia December 2023. It is positively medieval torture without. I left feeling what is wrong with me that it hurt so much? Please ladies, insist on anaesthesia. Don't put yourself through what I went through. Xx
I had this done yesterday, I researched it online but didn’t think to look on TH-cam, I’m actually glad I didn’t find this before the procedure because it would have freaked me out. It certainly DID hurt, like excruciating, they had to stop but I agree for them to try again and keep going, I’m going on holiday soon and I wanted to get through it as I just wanted to wrap it all up and know what was going on inside me, they found a polyp and got it out, I am extremely relieved that this was something on offer.The staff were absolutely amazing and I wouldn’t have been able to get through it without their encouragement and amazing pastoral care ,real talk- I cried like a baby afterwards, like a comment earlier on,I thought I was a big baby but see from the comments that I’m not!! Thank you for everyone who left a comment, its really helping me to move on from it, it was the right decision for me to have it done in this way, looking back on it all I can’t believe I did it with no drugs, it’s crazy!! I’m still in disbelief to be honest
After reading many comments about how painful this was, I told my doctor I didn't want it. It was then that she suggested I could have it done in the OR under general anesthesia. They should give everyone that option from the start.
These comments are really upsetting - I'm so sorry so many women had to go through that pain. Thankfully I opted to have it done under general anaesthetic and had the operation last week (I had four polyps removed). I had some period-like pains when I first came round but soon felt absolutely fine x
I had this done yesterday. It was so painful and I was in agony the whole 20 minutes. I was told during my consultation it may cause mild discomfort, I was not offered to have the procedure under anthesetic. And after the procedure was just sent on my way, nobody spoke to me just said I could leave. Lots of people say "it didn't hurt" but everyone is different and 1 in 4 women will experience very severe pain. So please don't tell people just have it done and you'll be fine. All women should be offered to be asleep for this procedure. I am terrified of the thought of possibly having to go back.
I also had this done it was worse then child birth, ive had 4 children it has absolutely traumatized me, the consultant was awful, i said stop he didn't, ive made a formal complaint
I did take some Aleeves before the biospy, the same day as my Covid vaccination Astra Zeneca. The hospital told me before my hysteroscopy not to take Aleeves because they cause more bleeding!
I had this procedure done several days ago. The surgery included a polypectomy. If general anesthesia wasn’t an option, I most assuredly wouldn’t have consented to it. No twilight or light sedation will do for this so called procedure. Heck, the transvaginal ultrasound was painful. I wasn’t going to try and grit it out on a table with a doctor scraping my insides. There’s no reason not to give general anesthesia. It’s not a price issue. They just don’t like putting people under. Too bad. I signed forms releasing y’all from liability if I die on the table. I’d rather risk death via general anesthesia than be awake/aware of this procedure. The aftermath pain isn’t as bad as I had anticipated. No cramping. Mostly sore. No anesthesia surgery? Wonderful. Can I have a shot of whiskey and a bullet to bite down on? We’re going dark ages medically anyway. Pain management happens for hospice patients exclusively. Doctors/surgeons won’t prescribe opiates for post surgical pain anymore. Nope. They advise you to take some Tylenol. I’m simply saying that if pain isn’t manageable socially, we’re in for a world of hurt. The name of the game is patient advocacy. Hard to do for yourself when you’re the sick one.
Only a man could say a hysteroscopy is a painless procedure!! I had one without any anaesthetic, as this was not offered to me. It was like medieval torture and I went into a shocked catatonic state for half an hr afterwards. I have had a further 2 under general anaesthetic and yes then it is painless. Apart from the period like pains afterwards. I have one today in fact and am up and about pain free already.
I have been referred to a gynaecologist by my GP, who has booked me in for next month for the hysteroscopy. BUT because I have not had any children, my cervix will need to be "softened" to open up. I will be going under general anaesthetic AND the doctor will have to do another intravaginal scan as well as inserting an IUD AND to check out my uterus lining AND to get a sample from the endometrial. So yeah, general anaesthetic for me....thank God.
Thank you for this information as I'm in a similar situation to you (not having had children). Currently waiting for my urgent appointment to see Gynecology as I've been diagnosed with 2 polyps (1 is over 8mm in size) via ultrasound. I think I'm definitely going to request a general. How did your surgery go please?
I had this done today (52) my pain threshold I would say is average but I had to tell them to stop because I found it too painful - I'm fairly healthy and can withstand a bit of discomfort ie teeth being pulled etc but I found this on another level altogether - going in for general at s later date
This video is misleading, it really doesn't sound like most women tolerate the pain given the comments. I had this procedure this morning and the pain was horrendous; I will be returning to have it done under sedation/general anesthetic.
I was very stressed and scared before my hysteroscopy because I read all this comments that is so painful. I was gonna cancel my appointment due to this and re booked for g. I'm glad I didn't do it . I decided to go as I need to know the results I told my self that if will be too painful I will not carry on with it . I spoke to doctor and we said if I need it she will stop immediately. I had no pain / slightly cramps when doctor looked around . They find out 2 polyps. Had local anesthetic injection no painful. Polyps was removed and biopsy was taken had only slightly pain like pinching small cramps . Has no several pain at all . After only cramps and lower back pain (like period cramps and pain )Had 2 days rest soem pain relife for cramps and spotting last 2 days . ( After polyps removal i have not notice any more abnormal bleeding ) Please i do understand that everyone is different but please go and dont be scared talkt to doctor first . Please stop scaring others as can result on cancelation or moving appointment on time . This is very important and we shouldn't wait . Remeber you will be ok . Dont be scared like i was after reading all this coments . Had 2 csection no natural birth .Advise take 2 paracetamol or ibuprofen before appointment i did 30mints before . Talk to your doctor and ask for local anaesthesia. Inform that you worry and you stress and tell that you want stop if is too painful. Have a open conversation and plan with your doctor . I did it and i was so glad i didnt cancle it in first place .
my word sis, your experience mirrors mine. literally typing this on my way home from this procedure. l nearly cancelled before the Dr even greeted me as l was super duper scared. It was very tolerable for me, was shocked, had polyp removed, had biopsy done, was in & out in 15mins. So glad l gave myself a chance. thanks for your comment, hope you are well💗🙏
Hi ladies - I’ve got to have one on the 14th December and I’m absolutely dreading it. I had my last one under a GA because I’ve had an ablation in the past which causes scarring which then makes the procedure more difficult. They tried to do it without a GA last time but I insisted on a GA. I don’t think I’ve got a choice this time by the looks. 😢
@@Shylyne Hello hun xx Hope you well I'm OK and my results come back OK too . Thank you for asking xx I'm happy you had no problems xxx Sending you best wishes xxx Sorry for late replay I just notice notification for comment and I saw yours xxx
@@samsturgess4485 Awww totally understand your concern Sam, praying all goes well. Take ibrupofen like 400mg an hour before, this helped me. Also tell the Doctor/ nurses your concerns and if anything feels unbearable ask them to stop. Wishing you well😘🙏
@@samsturgess4485 Hello Sam I do understand your worry but please do not stress before too much xx I know everyone is different and we all have different pain tolerance. Only one thing I can advise is to take som pain relief before treatment and speak open to your doctor. If you feel pain is to much let doctor to stop ( you will have the rights to rebook for Ga . Not sure where you from but I'm in UK. ) Please talk to your doctor explaining that you worry and that you want to stop procedure if you can't cope with pain . You can ask for local anesthesia too . I received local anesthesia after finding out I do have polyps to remove. The procedure is not really pleasant but for me was not very painful and I could go through to the end with no problems. I wish you all the best hun and hope everything will go well for you xx Best wishes xx
The hysteroscopy wasn't too bad, yes it hurt but nowhere near as bad as the multiple biopsies. Was up and off but felt poorly all day and hurting the next day. Feel unwell.
Meh. Had mine with no anesthesia. Def not pleasant, but there are far worse procedures and without it OB/GYN could not figure out what was wrong. Home now recovering from a radical hysterectomy.
Don't let any doctor tell you there will be some discomfort! The nurse said she heard me scream down the hall. It hurts like hell!!!!!!!! And mine was done by a female doctor. She never offered to stop or provide pain medication. This is so wrong not to tell a patient the truth! My second hysteroscopy was done under anesthesia.
I had a hysteroscopy yesterday and it was one of the most painful things I've ever had to deal with in my life. I am traumatised. It left me feeling shaky, faint and extremely anxious. The procedure had to be stopped! I am now waiting for an appointment for this to be done under GA! Why wasn't this option or other options offered to me in the first place?
Had my fourth carried out today and all the last three were carried out under GA due to the extreme pain felt on the first one. I could’ve passed out with the pain and no one explained to me the pain that would be felt . Lying here just now 10 hours after waking from GA and still having cramp pains but I can tolerate that . I cannot recommend highly enough to anyone watching this to ask for a GA no matter your pain threshold as this is the most painful procedure I have ever experienced. As a mother who had delivered twins naturally I found the hysteroscopy, biopsy and mirena coil insertion more painful a procedure than giving birth.
I had it today and it was the worst pain in my lifetime because they couldn’t do the local anesthesia. If I ever have to do that again I will ask to be put to sleep.
I thought the procedure was amazing as I got to see my womb on the screen! They found a polyp and removed it problem solved as no more heavy periods for me. I had my hand held all the way through the procedure and no pain relief but was offered pain relief at any time if I needed it. I've had pain from constant heavy periods for quite some time now so the pain was no different to me. I had two paracetamols straight after and was ready to go home. I rested that evening and woke up the next day feeling fine. I'm just glad I was offered this procedure because the polyp wasn't detected before this.
Glad to hear that your experience wasn't horrific. I had this procedure done under GA back in 2017 because of all the horror stories I'd read. On that occasion, they found 1 polyp and removed it and all was fine. I had the procedure again a few weeks ago as an out-patient and NOT under GA and it was fine. I was told to take a pain killer an hour before the procedure and I was lucky enough to have a lovely surgeon - she was very calming and talked me through all the options, even offering GA again but I said "no, let's get it done and dusted now". It was actually fine - just cramping pains like period pain as you say and it took about 30 minutes, I think. There were two nurses in the room as well as the surgeon, one nurse holding my hand but she didn't need to to be fair - they were all so nice. They found 1 large polyp and removed it there and then and I'm waiting to hear the biopsy results - my surgeon said it 'looked OK'. I drove straight home after the procedure and I was fine. The only thing I felt was actually a few days later and I was a bit weepy but never in horrendous pain. I would say to any ladies reading these posts - don't let any stories put you off having the procedure because it's so important to have it done. Speak to your consultant, TELL them your anxious (if you are) and ask questions and find out your options before-hand - no-one should suffer undue pain for such a (well any) procedure. I'm in the UK by the way so clearly I have no idea what this is like anywhere else in the world.
Just had this today without anaesthetic or any form of pain killer. Zero pain or cramping. Very little bloody discharge. I didn’t even know he had inserted the camera until I was offered the chance to see what was going on on the screen. Also had an internal at the same time. Diagnosis of not one fibroid as previously thought, but several. Main one being over 10cm. Now on waiting list for a full hysterectomy.
Only a man could say a hysteroscopy is a painless procedure!! I had one without any anaesthetic, as this was not offered to me. It was like medieval torture and I went into a shocked catatonic state for half an hr afterwards. I have had a further 2 under general anaesthetic and yes then it is painless. Apart from the period like pains afterwards. I have one today in fact and am up and about pain free already.
I had this done today…I was offered gas and air which I accepted and I’m glad I did…I feel I can tolerate an adequate amount of pain and there were moments of discomfort and there were moments i was puffing on that G&A like my life depended on it!! From entering the room to leaving I was in for 37 mins…that included signing the consent form, getting changed and all the prep throughout the procedure! I was able to watch the monitor and the HCAs & Dr was pointing everything out to me which was interesting and a nice distraction! I had a large polyp removed but they couldn’t reach the smaller one as the scope wasn’t long enough! They did a biopsy/scraping at the end which for me was the worst bit…felt like they were just twisting barbed wire around inside me! A bit of cramping since leaving the hospital but not needed to take any pain relief…yet!! For reference, I’ve had 1 child by emergency c section (10 years ago) - not sure if it’s any different for people who have had vaginal births/no pregnancies!? She did say that the section made a difference with how my cervix is now - can’t really remember the details as I was concentrating on the G&A 🤣
@@amberlyn28 I can confirm that I too blacked out when I was 25 I had a biopsy done from my uterus no anaesthetic at all and I passed out, I've just had one done Monday under GA and waiting for the results .
I had gas & air, which helped a lot. Insist on some pain relief, particularly gas & air - Entonox, which really helps you cope. GA is not suitable for everyone. Not everyone can cope with this without pain relief and there is also the issue of STENOSIS, whereby they can't access the cervix at all. Lots of older women have stenosis.
I had one a couple of weeks ago, not going to lie it was very painful but the nurses were all wonderful and helped me through it, however, they didn’t get quite what they needed and I’ve ended up having to go back next week for another under a general anaesthetic. I had a colonoscopy the week before and had sedation, just don’t understand why we’re not offered it for a hysteroscopy!
Please don't let your fear and anxiety stop you going for your hysteroscopy. I have had two, the first one I nearly cancelled, I was petrified but as I had been referred on the 2ww pathway, I knew it was important. I didn't have local anaesthetic for the first one, hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy and insertion of mirena coil, it was no where near as bad as I expected it to be, just uncomfortable. When I went to have my coil changed after five years, the threads had disappeared so I had to have a hysteroscopy to see where the coil was, local anaesthetic this time which was fine, coil located, removed, consultant did some biopsies as well while he was in there, new coil, all sorted. Again, uncomfortable but nothing more, would have been fine to go back to work but managed to get it done on a Saturday. Everybody's experience will be different but you will be well looked after and the team will stop at anytime if you are struggling or in pain x
So no mention of the fact that 25 to 30% of women experience intense pain, sometimes so severe that people vomit or pass out and sometimes are held down
I just had this procedure done on 5/7 along with removing an old IUD to replace it with a new one. As someone with PCOS, it bothers me when they say “there’s some discomfort”. Umm, some discomfort? Anything done vaginally is uncomfortable and painful. Even in post op. In my case, I was down for a week and my post op bleeding was a lot the first few days but then lightened, then stopped. I felt crappy that entire week but I’m glad it’s behind me now.
I done mine today afternoon, gosh? I received the letter last year November, I didn't know what i was going through today, I wasnot expecting all that. But it was horrible, really painful, i couldn't even finished with the procedure. I decided to go for another appointment with they will put me under General anesthetize..
@happy everafter about ten minutes of really bad cramps. In between this, they injected my cervix without saying they were going it. That was a short, sharp pain, but then gone shortly after, it did nothing to help the pain. Bled for three days after the procedure and still getting twinges, I'm assuming from the biopsy area. They have to do it again, apparently to fit me in a marina coil.
Please do not attempt this procedure without anesthesia. The pain from the instrument used to hold the cervix in place is on the level of SAW ! I took 800 Motrin and 650 mg Tylenol and it was no match. I had to stop and have the procedure done with anesthesia. I experienced symptoms of grief and cramping for 8 days afterward. Take control of your options. Don’t let the doctor tell you otherwise.
Mine was extremely painful and I got off the table and went straight home. It was awful and I was traumatised. I'm now facing having to have another one, but they're not getting near me without a GA.
I was in shock after they tried to do it, they didnt even try for more than 20 seconds, I think the Doctor was more in shock than me, I couldnt get off the bed for half an hour with the shock!!
I'm waiting to have this done under anaesthetic because I had biopsy without any pain killer when I was 22 a uterine biopsy and I passed out from the pain . It was horrendous .
Many women who have had babies, had mirena coils put in say this can be uncomfortable and to ask for it to be done under GA. The level of discomfort can be surprising.
Ive given birth, had an iud and this was close to how horrendous the iud was, its barbaric and no being put under is disgusting. Men would get whatever they wanted, theres this fallacy that cos women give birth they are designed to withstand pain. Everyone has a limit and if we can be in zero pain why cant we? My dr : time and money
I went for hysteroscopy today, thought it would be smooth sailing but it wasnt, I had staff in the room who were supportive but I could not tolerate the pain and procedure had to be stopped. This should be done under general anaesthetic. I had to drive home and I had hot/cold flushes, dizziness so although you may be strong I would recommend that you take someone with you just incase. They have now decided to do an MRI to check if there is a polyp before going ahead with another procedure under general anaesthetic.
I had this procedure done yesterday. For me, it was quite painful, the most painful part was the tube going from the vagina into the uterus. I had massive cramps, I felt sick. After it was inside, the pain started to subside and they found a polyp. The removal of it felt like a pinching pain, but not as bad, it was really fast, but very uncomfortable. I felt sick for a while after it. They said it was worse because I haven't had a vaginal birth, just a C section. I hope I never have to go through that again.
Sorry to hear this was quite painful. I have one coming up (I had one in 2017 under GA) and hope they do the same again this time because a) I'm a woos and b) I've never had children so cannot imagine what that is like in terms of pain.
Very useful information. I have a hysteroscopy scheduled for next week and I'm a bit worried. Due to other factors I'll be doing it under general anaesthesia.
I’m having mine tomorrow. How did yours turn out? I’m going under GA s well. Did you take anything the night before to soften the cervix? I’m kinda nervous about that pill causing cramping and nausea.
@@lynnpoag8173 mine went well, I didn't even know it. They gave me a pill 2-3 hours before to open the cervix but I just got mild cramps from that, not terrible. However - There was a lot of pain after I came around. It hit me like a truck. I didn't get much pain relief and was sent home in 6 hours. The pain disappeared within a day.
@@cathymckay3784 as long as the procedure Cathy which about 25 minutes in total as I had a biopsy taken too. But I was lucky that right afterwards I just had a dull ache for about a day, nothing more. So just pain during! I like to think I have a really high pain threshold but this… 😖
@@Andihitshandis oh no. I’m sad that you’ve done that Andi. You really need to have it done. It is painful, I won’t lie but just think, it’s 20 minutes or so that mean an awful lot in making sure you are safe and well. Please rebook 😘 you will manage it, the nurses will keep you talking to distract you a little. It’s important. I may need to have another in the autumn and I’ll be honest, if I do, I’ll not look forward to it but will do it rather than face the consequences of not having it done and finding out something is wrong. Please have it done. Us women are tough 👍😖
Had this done yesterday under GA went well i believe, 2 polyps removed, came out of anesthesia fairly quick, coughing up lots of phlegm, but not much pain except sore throat. At least not till next day, lots of pain in ribs upper back & both arms.. excruciating when i cough in ribs. I found this, trying to find answers to why I'm having this pain. No pain in vagina or uterus unless I'm standing a while and then it just feels heavy and starts aching. Has anyone else ever experienced the rib, upper back arm pain after Hystroscopy D&C with GA? 6:08
I am supposed have this done today but because I have nasal congestion, my Dr said I have to go home and be rescheduled when I am better. Due to while unconscious my nose to be free for air to avoid choking while unconscious. So I guess I will be administered Analgesic or so to avoid feeling the pains.
Whoever said this was uncomfortable or a pinch or manageable with standard painkillers is a liar. Im about to have my 2nd and the 1st time was horrendous. Never told me to have pain meds before, didnt prep me i was gaslit into doing it without anesthetic and the pain as they took a chunk of my womb for a biopsy hit my soul. No pain meds is barbaric, they dont give an f about womens pain only time and money are important to them
Just had this procedure and was told it was “like a smear”. Yeah right, I have never felt pain like it. No info about risks (including of severe pain). I was close to fainting before she (female doc) finally stopped. Then handed a leaflet about hysteroscopy post the procedure!! Diabolical. We have developed anaesthesia for a reason! This is not the 1600s! I’ve been told she wasn’t able to get much of a sample and if I’d only been able to hang on for another 10 seconds! I was sweating like a pig in shock. Finally she tells me I can come back and have it done under GA. Why put women through this without giving us the information so we can make an informed decision? I did not consent to that. Cost cutting, that’s why
I just had this done today and I’m still on tramadol as we speak. From waking up from anesthesia I remember them trying to feed me and I was more focused on the pain, but that was my anesthesia talking because as soon as I got pain medicine I am mediately went to sleep in the recovery room. Once I woke up I was so hungry and thirsty since you’re not allowed to eat or drink the night prior. The remaining pain that I felt was similar to really bad menstrual cramps since your uterus and cervix was manipulated. Aside from the annoyance of menstrual cramps, I didn’t feel any actual pain different from monthly cycles. The only thing I was really paying attention to was that my oxygen levels were low which was quickly resolved, and that my nausea was a little off from the tramadol. Other than that every 30 minutes to an hour I would get visited by the nurse and would immediately go back to sleep until she came for her next check in. I was extremely comfortable, and for some reason I felt like an excited little kid every time I got more graham crackers 😂😂😂
Thank you for this detailed comment. I’ve had an ovarian surgery previously and have to go through this procedure in 2 days . I’m dreading it and scared but your comment helps me think it’s going to be ok just slight pain. Thankfully I’ll be under GA as well so no recollection of pain during the procedure only after
Like the other reply, I'd like to thank you for sharing your experience. I have to go for this general anaesthetic hysteroscopy soon, and I am extremely anxious, more so because I have never had surgery, nor any children (going for minimal post meno bleeding that has now stopped), but I understand the reasons they need to make sure they can see everything). I have annoying fibroids which is why the first two scans did not work as they are in the way so they need to look further, and I was quite distressed even with gas an air on the second look. On the plus side, sounds like afterwards I can nap as long as I like, and if I am lucky get some crackers!
@@realreviews4017please can you share your experience I am having mine soon and extremely scared I am offered to do it under general anaesthetic I have fibroids and endometriosis 😢
I had this done 2 hours ago without a general. It was absolutely horrific. I had zapain before and gas and air during. Just my opinion but this shouldn't be done whilst you are awake. Really horrible and barbaric so painful. I could feel them cutting the polyp out. I kept going as I didn't want a general. They fitted a mirena coil after but that's the only time I felt nothing.
Had to stop dr halfway through he wanted to give local anaesthesia but I refused to get injection in vagina, rebooked the appointment n gonna get general anaesthesia before the procedure ….
Had this done week before last. My doctor had sent me to a gynaecologist to try and sort out my hrt. I had also had two failed smear tests on two separate occasions (going through menopause think everything is shrinking and more painful lol). He was great and offered to try another smear test. I said he could try and laughed. He did manage the smear test which was pretty uncomfortable but better than my doctor. He then said about taking a biopsy from the uterus lining if that was ok. It was also quite uncomfortable, weird sensations and a bit of cramping and pinching feelings, not overly painful though. He said my cervix was narrow (probably because i don’t have children). I just hummed a made up tune to distract myself from it all as much as i could. Bled a bit after and had a little bit of cramping but that was pretty much gone by the time i had got to Tesco 15 minutes away. Didn’t need any pain killers.
To follow up, it hurt like hell (I did forget to take painkillers before coming in-doh!). And I had cramps off & off for days. Not something I’d want to repeat but due to my syndrome it’s a necessary evil.
I question whether the woman is actually having a hysteroscopy?These videos are deliberately misleading ,and for alot of women it is an extremely painful.
Had mine with no anesthesia. Def not pleasant, but it’s quick and there are far worse procedures and without it OB/GYN could not figure out what was wrong. Home now recovering from a radical hysterectomy.
I cannot believe you are allowed to do this without anesthesia, misleading the patient into believing that the pain will be just "a slight discomfort". By the time they realise they cannot handle it it is too late. They have already had the trauma of real torture. Have you forgotten about "first, do no harm"?
It was the most horrific pain I have experienced, and I have been through alot of procedures. I was in agony the whole time and felt so vulnerable. There needs to be better options available when having this procedure.
I am post menopausal and twice last year I had 2 periods. I have not had a period since 2012. My doctor did an ultrasound and found I had a polyp. He was going to do it in the office but after viewing the ultrasound he said it would be too painful to do in the office and he was not going to put me through that pain. He schedule me for out patient surgery today 03-30-22. I had the procedure done under local anesthesia. I didn’t feel a thing through the procedure. After the procedure I had cramps like I had with my period. The only real pain I felt was when I urinated excuse my language “it hurt like HELL” but after the third time it went away. If it hurts like he said it would and as some of you have put in your comments please take care of yourself and as for something for the pain. I didn’t just have one polyp I had three removed. Stay blessed and safe❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️.
Hi Verna, I hope you're OK now. How did they 'apply' the local anaesthetic? If they can do that for me instead of me being asleep, I'd prefer that to be honest but without any anaesthesia, no way are they getting near - I have trouble as it is with smear tests because I have a dropped uterus so it's rather uncomfortable. I think if it's painful AFTER th procedure, that's a little easier to deal with but if DURING, then you're not in control of anything if you know what I mean! Take care ladies
@@toriasummers2670 For those reading some time after this comment, the local is applied to the cervix via a spray or an injection....but gas & air is sometimes available, which is much better!
I had this procedure done today and was so nervous because I Read so many comments that is a painful procedure. It wasn't that bad. I had my procedure 11am. It's 6pm now and I still have no pain. I took Ibuprofen maybe it's helping me. The procedure is a little uncomfortable but not painful.
Thank you I am having my procedure done tomorrow, & know I have a small swelling from ultrasound. Reading these comments is scary, as I have not been offered any numbing or to go to sleep. All Fingers crossed for me please it doesn't hurt. 1:30pm
Had mine yesterday at 1:30pm was out within 20mins, the Hysteroscopy I was sat comfortable & Legs freely in holders, didn't need to clamp my Vagina open like Smear, it was All done Very quickly & no pain, just slight 2seconds discomfort of fluid buildup they have to use to dilate, then released fluid within the 2seconds, as Finished. I was clear nothing to be delt with, Very Happy with my first experience. 😃
My doctor recommended this for me and trust me I am so broken after reading the comments. What should I do? Because I feel like I am done 😐😐.... Have you taken local anesthesia during the process? What should I tell my doctor for no pain? Plz help me
I'll be getting this done as i have some polyps in my womb and I've decided to be given GA thankfully was offered to have it I have so much discomfort getting a smear for a few minutes I couldn't cope through this awake 😭
Had mine done today and honestly it wasn't as bad as I thought and only last second I felt uneasy like period cramp but otherwise it was okay ..I gues everyone is dfrnt
Can anyone explain the whole process with the GA ,never had it done before and im not really keen on it but def worried the anesthetic in the womb wont be enough or it will painful.
Absolutely DO NOT GET THIS DONE WITHOUT GENERAL AESTHETIC!!!!! Brutal and horrific pain, I have a high tolerance had c sections and an awful natural birth delivery too i can take pain but it was awful even with local anaesthetic numbing gel and gas n air.
I had this done last Friday, due to a polyp being taken out I was nervous but it went well I didn’t really feel anything, but later had little cramps like period cramps
"MOST" women can tolerate it, but 1 in 4 will have an awfully traumatic experience, like me. This SHOULD NOT be done without sedation, or GA, and you should not be lying to women by saying it is like period pain when so many will be in incredible pain. Shame on you!
I had this done this morning under anesthesia. Thank god. and am now looking at videos to see what the hell i had done. Lol. I don’t know why i didn’t think to look before i went in. Once i was in the surgery room, they said they were giving me some “medicine” (didn’t use the word anesthesia) and they didn’t do any sort of count down, so when I woke up, i said “did you do the surgery already?” I didn’t know they’d even given me the anesthesia let alone done the procedure. Lol. The worst part for me was the nurse putting the IV in my vein in my hand. She kept digging the IV deeper and deeper and then it was burning and then my arm was going numb. I had no idea that would be a hard thing. I don’t think it’s as bad for most people or i would have heard about it! I think the nurse did it wrong maybe or i was just caught off guard. It felt like when I’ve gotten dry needling done in my muscles. I had cramping after and was super hungry so they gave me saltines, jello, applesauce, ginger ale and apple juice. (I kept asking for more food lol so if you’re hungry and thirsty, ask away!) They also gave me oxycodone, which helped and then i came home and slept a lot of today. It was my first surgery and i was really scared, but I’d do it again tomorrow if i needed to because it was easy and only 20 min. The 4 hour heart surgery ablation that my doctor is recommending on the other hand is freaking me out. I don’t know if i can get the courage to do it. But this one was easy minus the IV pain but that subsided after maybe 5 or 6 minutes
My partner had the heart ablation a few years ago after having had his heart shocked back into rhythm on 4 occasions. It totally fixed him, he wasn't supposed to drink but he does and it's still fine.
Did anyone have this with regional anaesthetic (epidural/spinal nerve block)? If so how was it? General anaesthetic isn’t possible for me but I have been offered to be numb from the waist down. Any thoughts on that? I haven’t had children, or sex for that matter, and have childhood abuse trauma in this area so the thought of having it done at all is feeling immensely stressful.
Hi I had this procedure done today .I was so scared lol the dr did offer me a injection in my cervix but she did say it will hurt so I refused the injection and went for it . I did say to dr if I find it to painfull I’ll tell you to stop . She done it so quickly that all I felt was pressure no pain at all .she took a biopsy and removed a polip it was just like a piriod pain so was not bad . I’m having craps after like piriod type but nothing else and slight spotting . But I have had 3 kids naturally so that might be it . But honestly it was not painful
I had this procedure done in out patients. It maybe a little uncomfortable they said, take over the counter pain killers they said. What a load of rubbish. 3 months later I'm still having flashbacks. Ladies ask for general for this barbaric procedure. X
This video is awful. This procedure should be done minimally with a local anesthetic, and spinal block or GA, these should be offered also to women who have experienced pain with procedures or pelvic exams in the past. They all minimize pain, mostly the two physicians. Instead of telling they try to make a woman less anxious, by talking to her about Christmas, they should focus on how the proper type of anesthesia could be explained and not minimize what the pain could be... It is a shame this is put on line by the NHS, paid with our taxes.
It’s not a walk In the park and if it a invasive procedure every patient should be offered pain relief I personally coped without but it wasn’t pleasant and the biopsy part was uncomfortable and has left me with quite heavy bleeding four days later. But remember ladies we will all have different experiences to this procedure but it is a necessary evil if you want to put your mind to rest with problem vaginal bleeding
Less than 24 hours after my surgery I had anal intercourse with my husband and he slipped into vagina but quickly back out to anal. I'm bleeding heavily and in pain. I called my obgyn they did they'll see me Monday, but I'm in pain.
Love how the male doctor describes it as a 'bit of discomfort' as if he knows a single thing about what vaginal pain feels like.
I'm sorry about the man doctor ..
I had that shit 💩 without anaesthetic its real hell
No way…it’s not just a bit of discomfort!!!
I researched this extensively before I attempted to have this done in September 2023. I took pain killers before as they told me to do. In the first attempt I vomited and experienced shock symptoms. To be told it doesn't hurt is a lie. How could it not hurt?? Something is put up inside you & things are cut out of you for goodness sake. I had this finally done under anaesthesia December 2023. It is positively medieval torture without. I left feeling what is wrong with me that it hurt so much? Please ladies, insist on anaesthesia. Don't put yourself through what I went through. Xx
Thank you, I’m worried, so you made it for thickness and bleeding? And what about noe is bleeding stop?
I had this done yesterday, I researched it online but didn’t think to look on TH-cam, I’m actually glad I didn’t find this before the procedure because it would have freaked me out. It certainly DID hurt, like excruciating, they had to stop but I agree for them to try again and keep going, I’m going on holiday soon and I wanted to get through it as I just wanted to wrap it all up and know what was going on inside me, they found a polyp and got it out, I am extremely relieved that this was something on offer.The staff were absolutely amazing and I wouldn’t have been able to get through it without their encouragement and amazing pastoral care ,real talk- I cried like a baby afterwards, like a comment earlier on,I thought I was a big baby but see from the comments that I’m not!! Thank you for everyone who left a comment, its really helping me to move on from it, it was the right decision for me to have it done in this way, looking back on it all I can’t believe I did it with no drugs, it’s crazy!! I’m still in disbelief to be honest
I had two hysteroscopys both under GA. I am grateful that the hospital gave me the choice.
After reading many comments about how painful this was, I told my doctor I didn't want it. It was then that she suggested I could have it done in the OR under general anesthesia. They should give everyone that option from the start.
This procedure should ALWAYS be done with atleast a local anaesthetic. It is extremely painful.
This is an extremely painful 😣 procedure. Barbaric!
These comments are really upsetting - I'm so sorry so many women had to go through that pain. Thankfully I opted to have it done under general anaesthetic and had the operation last week (I had four polyps removed). I had some period-like pains when I first came round but soon felt absolutely fine x
I had this done yesterday. It was so painful and I was in agony the whole 20 minutes. I was told during my consultation it may cause mild discomfort, I was not offered to have the procedure under anthesetic. And after the procedure was just sent on my way, nobody spoke to me just said I could leave. Lots of people say "it didn't hurt" but everyone is different and 1 in 4 women will experience very severe pain. So please don't tell people just have it done and you'll be fine. All women should be offered to be asleep for this procedure. I am terrified of the thought of possibly having to go back.
I also had this done it was worse then child birth, ive had 4 children it has absolutely traumatized me, the consultant was awful, i said stop he didn't, ive made a formal complaint
I am glad that I was out under general anaesthetic, I had a biospy without anything except something to open the cervix.
The biopsy had been done April 6, 2021 very painful so I knew the hysteroscopy had to be done by general anaesthesia....
I did take some Aleeves before the biospy, the same day as my Covid vaccination Astra Zeneca. The hospital told me before my hysteroscopy not to take Aleeves because they cause more bleeding!
My hysteroscopy was done March 21, 2022.
The most painful experience of my life,never again and without anasthetic, a little uncomfortable, understatement of the century.
I had this procedure done several days ago. The surgery included a polypectomy. If general anesthesia wasn’t an option, I most assuredly wouldn’t have consented to it. No twilight or light sedation will do for this so called procedure. Heck, the transvaginal ultrasound was painful. I wasn’t going to try and grit it out on a table with a doctor scraping my insides. There’s no reason not to give general anesthesia. It’s not a price issue. They just don’t like putting people under. Too bad. I signed forms releasing y’all from liability if I die on the table. I’d rather risk death via general anesthesia than be awake/aware of this procedure. The aftermath pain isn’t as bad as I had anticipated. No cramping. Mostly sore.
No anesthesia surgery? Wonderful. Can I have a shot of whiskey and a bullet to bite down on? We’re going dark ages medically anyway. Pain management happens for hospice patients exclusively. Doctors/surgeons won’t prescribe opiates for post surgical pain anymore. Nope. They advise you to take some Tylenol. I’m simply saying that if pain isn’t manageable socially, we’re in for a world of hurt. The name of the game is patient advocacy. Hard to do for yourself when you’re the sick one.
Only a man could say a hysteroscopy is a painless procedure!! I had one without any anaesthetic, as this was not offered to me. It was like medieval torture and I went into a shocked catatonic state for half an hr afterwards. I have had a further 2 under general anaesthetic and yes then it is painless. Apart from the period like pains afterwards. I have one today in fact and am up and about pain free already.
I have been referred to a gynaecologist by my GP, who has booked me in for next month for the hysteroscopy. BUT because I have not had any children, my cervix will need to be "softened" to open up. I will be going under general anaesthetic AND the doctor will have to do another intravaginal scan as well as inserting an IUD AND to check out my uterus lining AND to get a sample from the endometrial. So yeah, general anaesthetic for me....thank God.
Thank you for this information as I'm in a similar situation to you (not having had children). Currently waiting for my urgent appointment to see Gynecology as I've been diagnosed with 2 polyps (1 is over 8mm in size) via ultrasound. I think I'm definitely going to request a general. How did your surgery go please?
I just had this procedure and now booked for GA omg I'm in so much pain and I can't stop crying.
I had this done today (52) my pain threshold I would say is average but I had to tell them to stop because I found it too painful - I'm fairly healthy and can withstand a bit of discomfort ie teeth being pulled etc but I found this on another level altogether - going in for general at s later date
This video is misleading, it really doesn't sound like most women tolerate the pain given the comments. I had this procedure this morning and the pain was horrendous; I will be returning to have it done under sedation/general anesthetic.
I was very stressed and scared before my hysteroscopy because I read all this comments that is so painful. I was gonna cancel my appointment due to this and re booked for g. I'm glad I didn't do it . I decided to go as I need to know the results I told my self that if will be too painful I will not carry on with it . I spoke to doctor and we said if I need it she will stop immediately. I had no pain / slightly cramps when doctor looked around . They find out 2 polyps. Had local anesthetic injection no painful. Polyps was removed and biopsy was taken had only slightly pain like pinching small cramps . Has no several pain at all . After only cramps and lower back pain (like period cramps and pain )Had 2 days rest soem pain relife for cramps and spotting last 2 days . ( After polyps removal i have not notice any more abnormal bleeding ) Please i do understand that everyone is different but please go and dont be scared talkt to doctor first . Please stop scaring others as can result on cancelation or moving appointment on time . This is very important and we shouldn't wait . Remeber you will be ok . Dont be scared like i was after reading all this coments . Had 2 csection no natural birth .Advise take 2 paracetamol or ibuprofen before appointment i did 30mints before . Talk to your doctor and ask for local anaesthesia. Inform that you worry and you stress and tell that you want stop if is too painful. Have a open conversation and plan with your doctor . I did it and i was so glad i didnt cancle it in first place .
my word sis, your experience mirrors mine. literally typing this on my way home from this procedure. l nearly cancelled before the Dr even greeted me as l was super duper scared. It was very tolerable for me, was shocked, had polyp removed, had biopsy done, was in & out in 15mins. So glad l gave myself a chance. thanks for your comment, hope you are well💗🙏
Hi ladies - I’ve got to have one on the 14th December and I’m absolutely dreading it. I had my last one under a GA because I’ve had an ablation in the past which causes scarring which then makes the procedure more difficult. They tried to do it without a GA last time but I insisted on a GA. I don’t think I’ve got a choice this time by the looks. 😢
@@Shylyne Hello hun xx Hope you well I'm OK and my results come back OK too . Thank you for asking xx I'm happy you had no problems xxx Sending you best wishes xxx Sorry for late replay I just notice notification for comment and I saw yours xxx
@@samsturgess4485 Awww totally understand your concern Sam, praying all goes well. Take ibrupofen like 400mg an hour before, this helped me. Also tell the Doctor/ nurses your concerns and if anything feels unbearable ask them to stop. Wishing you well😘🙏
@@samsturgess4485 Hello Sam I do understand your worry but please do not stress before too much xx I know everyone is different and we all have different pain tolerance. Only one thing I can advise is to take som pain relief before treatment and speak open to your doctor. If you feel pain is to much let doctor to stop ( you will have the rights to rebook for Ga . Not sure where you from but I'm in UK. ) Please talk to your doctor explaining that you worry and that you want to stop procedure if you can't cope with pain . You can ask for local anesthesia too . I received local anesthesia after finding out I do have polyps to remove. The procedure is not really pleasant but for me was not very painful and I could go through to the end with no problems. I wish you all the best hun and hope everything will go well for you xx Best wishes xx
Hysteroscopy without anaesthesia must be abolished!
The hysteroscopy wasn't too bad, yes it hurt but nowhere near as bad as the multiple biopsies. Was up and off but felt poorly all day and hurting the next day. Feel unwell.
Meh. Had mine with no anesthesia. Def not pleasant, but there are far worse procedures and without it OB/GYN could not figure out what was wrong. Home now recovering from a radical hysterectomy.
Amen!! I will NEVER do this without adequate pain relief
And I have a huge problem with nurses being complicit holding me down. No!!
I love how they make it sound so insignificant as “little uncomfortable” when is fucking brutal, especially for women who has never had a child
Don't let any doctor tell you there will be some discomfort! The nurse said she heard me scream down the hall. It hurts like hell!!!!!!!! And mine was done by a female doctor. She never offered to stop or provide pain medication. This is so wrong not to tell a patient the truth! My second hysteroscopy was done under anesthesia.
I had a hysteroscopy yesterday and it was one of the most painful things I've ever had to deal with in my life. I am traumatised. It left me feeling shaky, faint and extremely anxious. The procedure had to be stopped! I am now waiting for an appointment for this to be done under GA! Why wasn't this option or other options offered to me in the first place?
I agree with so many of these comments, I had this three days ago, it was pure agony, I could barely walk, paracetamol is a joke.
So glad I found this video/comments. I had this done yesterday and it was incredibly painful.I thought I was being a wimp but clearly not! Phew
Had my fourth carried out today and all the last three were carried out under GA due to the extreme pain felt on the first one. I could’ve passed out with the pain and no one explained to me the pain that would be felt . Lying here just now 10 hours after waking from GA and still having cramp pains but I can tolerate that . I cannot recommend highly enough to anyone watching this to ask for a GA no matter your pain threshold as this is the most painful procedure I have ever experienced. As a mother who had delivered twins naturally I found the hysteroscopy, biopsy and mirena coil insertion more painful a procedure than giving birth.
I had it today and it was the worst pain in my lifetime because they couldn’t do the local anesthesia. If I ever have to do that again I will ask to be put to sleep.
I thought the procedure was amazing as I got to see my womb on the screen! They found a polyp and removed it problem solved as no more heavy periods for me. I had my hand held all the way through the procedure and no pain relief but was offered pain relief at any time if I needed it. I've had pain from constant heavy periods for quite some time now so the pain was no different to me. I had two paracetamols straight after and was ready to go home. I rested that evening and woke up the next day feeling fine. I'm just glad I was offered this procedure because the polyp wasn't detected before this.
Glad to hear that your experience wasn't horrific.
I had this procedure done under GA back in 2017 because of all the horror stories I'd read. On that occasion, they found 1 polyp and removed it and all was fine. I had the procedure again a few weeks ago as an out-patient and NOT under GA and it was fine. I was told to take a pain killer an hour before the procedure and I was lucky enough to have a lovely surgeon - she was very calming and talked me through all the options, even offering GA again but I said "no, let's get it done and dusted now". It was actually fine - just cramping pains like period pain as you say and it took about 30 minutes, I think. There were two nurses in the room as well as the surgeon, one nurse holding my hand but she didn't need to to be fair - they were all so nice. They found 1 large polyp and removed it there and then and I'm waiting to hear the biopsy results - my surgeon said it 'looked OK'. I drove straight home after the procedure and I was fine. The only thing I felt was actually a few days later and I was a bit weepy but never in horrendous pain.
I would say to any ladies reading these posts - don't let any stories put you off having the procedure because it's so important to have it done. Speak to your consultant, TELL them your anxious (if you are) and ask questions and find out your options before-hand - no-one should suffer undue pain for such a (well any) procedure.
I'm in the UK by the way so clearly I have no idea what this is like anywhere else in the world.
Thank you for sharing this because I'm going for mine tomorrow with local anaesthetic and the comments are freaking me out
Just had this today without anaesthetic or any form of pain killer. Zero pain or cramping. Very little bloody discharge. I didn’t even know he had inserted the camera until I was offered the chance to see what was going on on the screen.
Also had an internal at the same time. Diagnosis of not one fibroid as previously thought, but several. Main one being over 10cm. Now on waiting list for a full hysterectomy.
thanks for sharing. All the best with surgery💗
God bless
Only a man could say a hysteroscopy is a painless procedure!! I had one without any anaesthetic, as this was not offered to me. It was like medieval torture and I went into a shocked catatonic state for half an hr afterwards. I have had a further 2 under general anaesthetic and yes then it is painless. Apart from the period like pains afterwards. I have one today in fact and am up and about pain free already.
I had this done today…I was offered gas and air which I accepted and I’m glad I did…I feel I can tolerate an adequate amount of pain and there were moments of discomfort and there were moments i was puffing on that G&A like my life depended on it!! From entering the room to leaving I was in for 37 mins…that included signing the consent form, getting changed and all the prep throughout the procedure!
I was able to watch the monitor and the HCAs & Dr was pointing everything out to me which was interesting and a nice distraction! I had a large polyp removed but they couldn’t reach the smaller one as the scope wasn’t long enough!
They did a biopsy/scraping at the end which for me was the worst bit…felt like they were just twisting barbed wire around inside me! A bit of cramping since leaving the hospital but not needed to take any pain relief…yet!!
For reference, I’ve had 1 child by emergency c section (10 years ago) - not sure if it’s any different for people who have had vaginal births/no pregnancies!? She did say that the section made a difference with how my cervix is now - can’t really remember the details as I was concentrating on the G&A 🤣
This procedure is not slightly uncomfortable. It is very painful and I blacked out from the pain. It is barbaric not to give something for pain
Blacked out when??
@@amberlyn28 I can confirm that I too blacked out when I was 25 I had a biopsy done from my uterus no anaesthetic at all and I passed out, I've just had one done Monday under GA and waiting for the results .
I screamed the hospital down, my GP said its barbaric to offer this with a couple of panadol!!
You had NO local anthesia????
I’m going next week for this guys remember me in ur prayers
How was it ?
I had gas & air, which helped a lot. Insist on some pain relief, particularly gas & air - Entonox, which really helps you cope. GA is not suitable for everyone. Not everyone can cope with this without pain relief and there is also the issue of STENOSIS, whereby they can't access the cervix at all. Lots of older women have stenosis.
I had one a couple of weeks ago, not going to lie it was very painful but the nurses were all wonderful and helped me through it, however, they didn’t get quite what they needed and I’ve ended up having to go back next week for another under a general anaesthetic. I had a colonoscopy the week before and had sedation, just don’t understand why we’re not offered it for a hysteroscopy!
It's better to do under General anesthesia
I wondered about sedation too??!
@@jomorrey8541 doesn’t make sense to me to be offered it for a colonoscopy, it probably all boils down to time and money
Please don't let your fear and anxiety stop you going for your hysteroscopy. I have had two, the first one I nearly cancelled, I was petrified but as I had been referred on the 2ww pathway, I knew it was important. I didn't have local anaesthetic for the first one, hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy and insertion of mirena coil, it was no where near as bad as I expected it to be, just uncomfortable.
When I went to have my coil changed after five years, the threads had disappeared so I had to have a hysteroscopy to see where the coil was, local anaesthetic this time which was fine, coil located, removed, consultant did some biopsies as well while he was in there, new coil, all sorted. Again, uncomfortable but nothing more, would have been fine to go back to work but managed to get it done on a Saturday.
Everybody's experience will be different but you will be well looked after and the team will stop at anytime if you are struggling or in pain x
So no mention of the fact that 25 to 30% of women experience intense pain, sometimes so severe that people vomit or pass out and sometimes are held down
Terrible! Please ladies, ask for gas & air at least!
That is disgraceful that women are vommiting and passing out. Are we still in dark ages? 🤔
I just had this procedure done on 5/7 along with removing an old IUD to replace it with a new one. As someone with PCOS, it bothers me when they say “there’s some discomfort”. Umm, some discomfort? Anything done vaginally is uncomfortable and painful. Even in post op. In my case, I was down for a week and my post op bleeding was a lot the first few days but then lightened, then stopped. I felt crappy that entire week but I’m glad it’s behind me now.
I done mine today afternoon, gosh? I received the letter last year November, I didn't know what i was going through today, I wasnot expecting all that. But it was horrible, really painful, i couldn't even finished with the procedure. I decided to go for another appointment with they will put me under General anesthetize..
No procedures should be done without pain relief. I can here because I'm having this today and I'm dreading it.
How did it go?
@happy everafter about ten minutes of really bad cramps. In between this, they injected my cervix without saying they were going it. That was a short, sharp pain, but then gone shortly after, it did nothing to help the pain. Bled for three days after the procedure and still getting twinges, I'm assuming from the biopsy area.
They have to do it again, apparently to fit me in a marina coil.
@@michieregan1053 oh. :(
Maybe you can get a general anestesia.
@happy everafter Yeah I suggested it but my doctor seems to enjoy his patients being conscious, might see if I can have mild sedation
Please do not attempt this procedure without anesthesia. The pain from the instrument used to hold the cervix in place is on the level of SAW ! I took 800 Motrin and 650 mg Tylenol and it was no match. I had to stop and have the procedure done with anesthesia. I experienced symptoms of grief and cramping for 8 days afterward. Take control of your options. Don’t let the doctor tell you otherwise.
Mine was extremely painful and I got off the table and went straight home. It was awful and I was traumatised. I'm now facing having to have another one, but they're not getting near me without a GA.
I was in shock after they tried to do it, they didnt even try for more than 20 seconds, I think the Doctor was more in shock than me, I couldnt get off the bed for half an hour with the shock!!
The pain is something out of this world terrible
Me too - thought I was going to die 😢
I'm waiting to have this done under anaesthetic because I had biopsy without any pain killer when I was 22 a uterine biopsy and I passed out from the pain . It was horrendous .
Many women who have had babies, had mirena coils put in say this can be uncomfortable and to ask for it to be done under GA. The level of discomfort can be surprising.
Ive given birth, had an iud and this was close to how horrendous the iud was, its barbaric and no being put under is disgusting. Men would get whatever they wanted, theres this fallacy that cos women give birth they are designed to withstand pain. Everyone has a limit and if we can be in zero pain why cant we? My dr : time and money
I went for hysteroscopy today, thought it would be smooth sailing but it wasnt, I had staff in the room who were supportive but I could not tolerate the pain and procedure had to be stopped. This should be done under general anaesthetic. I had to drive home and I had hot/cold flushes, dizziness so although you may be strong I would recommend that you take someone with you just incase. They have now decided to do an MRI to check if there is a polyp before going ahead with another procedure under general anaesthetic.
I had this procedure done yesterday. For me, it was quite painful, the most painful part was the tube going from the vagina into the uterus. I had massive cramps, I felt sick. After it was inside, the pain started to subside and they found a polyp. The removal of it felt like a pinching pain, but not as bad, it was really fast, but very uncomfortable. I felt sick for a while after it. They said it was worse because I haven't had a vaginal birth, just a C section. I hope I never have to go through that again.
Sorry to hear this was quite painful. I have one coming up (I had one in 2017 under GA) and hope they do the same again this time because a) I'm a woos and b) I've never had children so cannot imagine what that is like in terms of pain.
I had this done under general anesthesia today and not it hurts to urinate. The doctor didn't mention anything about that!
I wish I had seen this video before I went for my appointment today. The staff were very kind.
Very useful information. I have a hysteroscopy scheduled for next week and I'm a bit worried. Due to other factors I'll be doing it under general anaesthesia.
I’m having mine tomorrow. How did yours turn out? I’m going under GA s well. Did you take anything the night before to soften the cervix? I’m kinda nervous about that pill causing cramping and nausea.
@@lynnpoag8173 mine went well, I didn't even know it. They gave me a pill 2-3 hours before to open the cervix but I just got mild cramps from that, not terrible. However - There was a lot of pain after I came around. It hit me like a truck. I didn't get much pain relief and was sent home in 6 hours. The pain disappeared within a day.
I must admit, I had this done on Thursday and found it more than “uncomfortable”. The pain was awful and I thought I’d never manage to get through it.
I done mine today afternoon, I can just agree with you, I didn't have idea to what looks like, the pain was massive
Oh really, that is awful. How long did your pain last?
@@cathymckay3784 as long as the procedure Cathy which about 25 minutes in total as I had a biopsy taken too. But I was lucky that right afterwards I just had a dull ache for about a day, nothing more. So just pain during! I like to think I have a really high pain threshold but this… 😖
I just canceled mine, it’s tomorrow. Bc of you guys comments. Ugh and I know I need to get it done
@@Andihitshandis oh no. I’m sad that you’ve done that Andi. You really need to have it done. It is painful, I won’t lie but just think, it’s 20 minutes or so that mean an awful lot in making sure you are safe and well. Please rebook 😘 you will manage it, the nurses will keep you talking to distract you a little. It’s important. I may need to have another in the autumn and I’ll be honest, if I do, I’ll not look forward to it but will do it rather than face the consequences of not having it done and finding out something is wrong. Please have it done. Us women are tough 👍😖
Had this done yesterday under GA went well i believe, 2 polyps removed, came out of anesthesia fairly quick, coughing up lots of phlegm, but not much pain except sore throat. At least not till next day, lots of pain in ribs upper back & both arms.. excruciating when i cough in ribs.
I found this, trying to find answers to why I'm having this pain. No pain in vagina or uterus unless I'm standing a while and then it just feels heavy and starts aching.
Has anyone else ever experienced the rib, upper back arm pain after Hystroscopy D&C with GA? 6:08
I am supposed have this done today but because I have nasal congestion, my Dr said I have to go home and be rescheduled when I am better. Due to while unconscious my nose to be free for air to avoid choking while unconscious. So I guess I will be administered Analgesic or so to avoid feeling the pains.
It's not always that simple lol! A lot of hysteroscopies fail, due to STENOSIS of the cervix....
Thank goodness I was sleep for mine I couldn’t imagine being awake for this
I have to do this and I’m so scared to be put to sleep
I have mine December 1st im in such panic, because the doctor said it must be done general anesthesia. Im just very nervous.
I have mine next week & at most it’ll be local anaesthetic.
Whoever said this was uncomfortable or a pinch or manageable with standard painkillers is a liar. Im about to have my 2nd and the 1st time was horrendous. Never told me to have pain meds before, didnt prep me i was gaslit into doing it without anesthetic and the pain as they took a chunk of my womb for a biopsy hit my soul. No pain meds is barbaric, they dont give an f about womens pain only time and money are important to them
Just had this procedure and was told it was “like a smear”. Yeah right, I have never felt pain like it. No info about risks (including of severe pain). I was close to fainting before she (female doc) finally stopped. Then handed a leaflet about hysteroscopy post the procedure!! Diabolical. We have developed anaesthesia for a reason! This is not the 1600s! I’ve been told she wasn’t able to get much of a sample and if I’d only been able to hang on for another 10 seconds! I was sweating like a pig in shock. Finally she tells me I can come back and have it done under GA. Why put women through this without giving us the information so we can make an informed decision? I did not consent to that. Cost cutting, that’s why
I just had this done today and I’m still on tramadol as we speak. From waking up from anesthesia I remember them trying to feed me and I was more focused on the pain, but that was my anesthesia talking because as soon as I got pain medicine I am mediately went to sleep in the recovery room. Once I woke up I was so hungry and thirsty since you’re not allowed to eat or drink the night prior.
The remaining pain that I felt was similar to really bad menstrual cramps since your uterus and cervix was manipulated. Aside from the annoyance of menstrual cramps, I didn’t feel any actual pain different from monthly cycles. The only thing I was really paying attention to was that my oxygen levels were low which was quickly resolved, and that my nausea was a little off from the tramadol. Other than that every 30 minutes to an hour I would get visited by the nurse and would immediately go back to sleep until she came for her next check in. I was extremely comfortable, and for some reason I felt like an excited little kid every time I got more graham crackers 😂😂😂
Thank you for this detailed comment. I’ve had an ovarian surgery previously and have to go through this procedure in 2 days . I’m dreading it and scared but your comment helps me think it’s going to be ok just slight pain. Thankfully I’ll be under GA as well so no recollection of pain during the procedure only after
Like the other reply, I'd like to thank you for sharing your experience. I have to go for this general anaesthetic hysteroscopy soon, and I am extremely anxious, more so because I have never had surgery, nor any children (going for minimal post meno bleeding that has now stopped), but I understand the reasons they need to make sure they can see everything). I have annoying fibroids which is why the first two scans did not work as they are in the way so they need to look further, and I was quite distressed even with gas an air on the second look. On the plus side, sounds like afterwards I can nap as long as I like, and if I am lucky get some crackers!
@@realreviews4017please can you share your experience I am having mine soon and extremely scared I am offered to do it under general anaesthetic I have fibroids and endometriosis 😢
I had this done 2 hours ago without a general. It was absolutely horrific. I had zapain before and gas and air during. Just my opinion but this shouldn't be done whilst you are awake. Really horrible and barbaric so painful. I could feel them cutting the polyp out. I kept going as I didn't want a general. They fitted a mirena coil after but that's the only time I felt nothing.
I had it and they couldn’t complete it as never had children and cervix was closed shut! Very painful
Slightly uncomfortable lol ... what a joke , this procedure is barbaric ..... let’s give women proper pain relief .... x
Exactly!
No its not. Dont scare other.
@@AashiJBasra it was for me & many other women
Had to stop dr halfway through he wanted to give local anaesthesia but I refused to get injection in vagina, rebooked the appointment n gonna get general anaesthesia before the procedure ….
@@valaititarka3318 hope it all goes well for you x
Had this done week before last. My doctor had sent me to a gynaecologist to try and sort out my hrt. I had also had two failed smear tests on two separate occasions (going through menopause think everything is shrinking and more painful lol). He was great and offered to try another smear test. I said he could try and laughed. He did manage the smear test which was pretty uncomfortable but better than my doctor. He then said about taking a biopsy from the uterus lining if that was ok. It was also quite uncomfortable, weird sensations and a bit of cramping and pinching feelings, not overly painful though. He said my cervix was narrow (probably because i don’t have children). I just hummed a made up tune to distract myself from it all as much as i could. Bled a bit after and had a little bit of cramping but that was pretty much gone by the time i had got to Tesco 15 minutes away. Didn’t need any pain killers.
Thank you for this video. I’m much less anxious if I know what to expect.
To follow up, it hurt like hell (I did forget to take painkillers before coming in-doh!). And I had cramps off & off for days. Not something I’d want to repeat but due to my syndrome it’s a necessary evil.
I question whether the woman is actually having a hysteroscopy?These videos are deliberately misleading ,and for alot of women it is an extremely painful.
Definitely it's very painful not discomfort as they day
Had mine with no anesthesia. Def not pleasant, but it’s quick and there are far worse procedures and without it OB/GYN could not figure out what was wrong. Home now recovering from a radical hysterectomy.
I cannot believe you are allowed to do this without anesthesia, misleading the patient into believing that the pain will be just "a slight discomfort". By the time they realise they cannot handle it it is too late. They have already had the trauma of real torture. Have you forgotten about "first, do no harm"?
No its just cramping not pain
@@mysteryandmeaning297 please do some research because you seem to be uninformed. Check out this link: www.hysteroscopyaction.org.uk/
and this Facebook group facebook.com/HysteroscopyA/
@@mysteryandmeaning297 I know extreme cramping, childbirth and so on, this procedure for many women is pure agony.
It was the most horrific pain I have experienced, and I have been through alot of procedures. I was in agony the whole time and felt so vulnerable. There needs to be better options available when having this procedure.
I am post menopausal and twice last year I had 2 periods. I have not had a period since 2012. My doctor did an ultrasound and found I had a polyp. He was going to do it in the office but after viewing the ultrasound he said it would be too painful to do in the office and he was not going to put me through that pain. He schedule me for out patient surgery today 03-30-22. I had the procedure done under local anesthesia. I didn’t feel a thing through the procedure. After the procedure I had cramps like I had with my period. The only real pain I felt was when I urinated excuse my language “it hurt like HELL” but after the third time it went away. If it hurts like he said it would and as some of you have put in your comments please take care of yourself and as for something for the pain. I didn’t just have one polyp I had three removed. Stay blessed and safe❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️.
Hi Verna, I hope you're OK now. How did they 'apply' the local anaesthetic? If they can do that for me instead of me being asleep, I'd prefer that to be honest but without any anaesthesia, no way are they getting near - I have trouble as it is with smear tests because I have a dropped uterus so it's rather uncomfortable. I think if it's painful AFTER th procedure, that's a little easier to deal with but if DURING, then you're not in control of anything if you know what I mean! Take care ladies
@@toriasummers2670 For those reading some time after this comment, the local is applied to the cervix via a spray or an injection....but gas & air is sometimes available, which is much better!
I had this procedure done today and was so nervous because I Read so many comments that is a painful procedure.
It wasn't that bad. I had my procedure 11am. It's 6pm now and I still have no pain. I took Ibuprofen maybe it's helping me.
The procedure is a little uncomfortable but not painful.
Thank you I am having my procedure done tomorrow, & know I have a small swelling from ultrasound. Reading these comments is scary, as I have not been offered any numbing or to go to sleep. All Fingers crossed for me please it doesn't hurt. 1:30pm
@@joharris5315you'll be fine. 🤞🙏
@@LunaTheRottie04 thank you xx
Had mine yesterday at 1:30pm was out within 20mins, the Hysteroscopy I was sat comfortable & Legs freely in holders, didn't need to clamp my Vagina open like Smear, it was All done Very quickly & no pain, just slight 2seconds discomfort of fluid buildup they have to use to dilate, then released fluid within the 2seconds, as Finished. I was clear nothing to be delt with, Very Happy with my first experience. 😃
My doctor recommended this for me and trust me I am so broken after reading the comments. What should I do? Because I feel like I am done 😐😐.... Have you taken local anesthesia during the process? What should I tell my doctor for no pain? Plz help me
I'll be getting this done as i have some polyps in my womb and I've decided to be given GA thankfully was offered to have it I have so much discomfort getting a smear for a few minutes I couldn't cope through this awake 😭
I had mine done ten years ago under ga I am shocked they don't offer ghis now I couldn't go through this
Had mine done today and honestly it wasn't as bad as I thought and only last second I felt uneasy like period cramp but otherwise it was okay ..I gues everyone is dfrnt
Ive had 3 done and gone under for all of them
Can anyone explain the whole process with the GA ,never had it done before and im not really keen on it but def worried the anesthetic in the womb wont be enough or it will painful.
Absolutely DO NOT GET THIS DONE WITHOUT GENERAL AESTHETIC!!!!! Brutal and horrific pain, I have a high tolerance had c sections and an awful natural birth delivery too i can take pain but it was awful even with local anaesthetic numbing gel and gas n air.
I had this done last Friday, due to a polyp being taken out I was nervous but it went well I didn’t really feel anything, but later had little cramps like period cramps
Why do you not give real pain relief and not a Vocal local ibuprofen does not work
"MOST" women can tolerate it, but 1 in 4 will have an awfully traumatic experience, like me.
This SHOULD NOT be done without sedation, or GA, and you should not be lying to women by saying it is like period pain when so many will be in incredible pain.
Shame on you!
Completely agree.
@@shalmabegum6874 please have a look through my videos and tell me what constructive criticism is also welcome
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It's now 1 in 3 in 2024
I’m really scared to have it , I don’t have children, I would to know if there any risk .
Thank you for information and I learned to much 💯✅🥰
What an informative video. Tbank you
No this video is most women find it painful even if they find it exsptable 1 in 20 have to be stopped because they find it torture
Having my pre op appointment today and will be getting this procedure done this Friday.
I had this done this morning under anesthesia. Thank god. and am now looking at videos to see what the hell i had done. Lol. I don’t know why i didn’t think to look before i went in.
Once i was in the surgery room, they said they were giving me some “medicine” (didn’t use the word anesthesia) and they didn’t do any sort of count down, so when I woke up, i said “did you do the surgery already?” I didn’t know they’d even given me the anesthesia let alone done the procedure. Lol.
The worst part for me was the nurse putting the IV in my vein in my hand. She kept digging the IV deeper and deeper and then it was burning and then my arm was going numb. I had no idea that would be a hard thing. I don’t think it’s as bad for most people or i would have heard about it! I think the nurse did it wrong maybe or i was just caught off guard. It felt like when I’ve gotten dry needling done in my muscles.
I had cramping after and was super hungry so they gave me saltines, jello, applesauce, ginger ale and apple juice. (I kept asking for more food lol so if you’re hungry and thirsty, ask away!)
They also gave me oxycodone, which helped and then i came home and slept a lot of today. It was my first surgery and i was really scared, but I’d do it again tomorrow if i needed to because it was easy and only 20 min.
The 4 hour heart surgery ablation that my doctor is recommending on the other hand is freaking me out. I don’t know if i can get the courage to do it. But this one was easy minus the IV pain but that subsided after maybe 5 or 6 minutes
My partner had the heart ablation a few years ago after having had his heart shocked back into rhythm on 4 occasions. It totally fixed him, he wasn't supposed to drink but he does and it's still fine.
Did anyone have this with regional anaesthetic (epidural/spinal nerve block)? If so how was it? General anaesthetic isn’t possible for me but I have been offered to be numb from the waist down. Any thoughts on that? I haven’t had children, or sex for that matter, and have childhood abuse trauma in this area so the thought of having it done at all is feeling immensely stressful.
I did it using a spinal block.. wasn’t bad.. the numbing lasted longer than the procedure..
@@mrsfrancois03did you have any pain with spinal block ? Or any discomfort with?
Hi I had this procedure done today .I was so scared lol the dr did offer me a injection in my cervix but she did say it will hurt so I refused the injection and went for it . I did say to dr if I find it to painfull I’ll tell you to stop . She done it so quickly that all I felt was pressure no pain at all .she took a biopsy and removed a polip it was just like a piriod pain so was not bad . I’m having craps after like piriod type but nothing else and slight spotting . But I have had 3 kids naturally so that might be it . But honestly it was not painful
I had colposcopy and it was very painful , biopsy and it was gross,and now I'm scheduled for a DNC with maybe a hysterosopy. I'm worried.
What are the risks? or any side effects after?
I had the Hysteroscopy and D and C. I wouldn’t let them do anything until after they gave me gas. Didn’t feel the IV OR being intubated.
I had one done to become a surrogate and i wish i had the option of general anesthesia
I would need to be put out
At what point are you given local anthes????
is it necessary to do relook hysterscopy after one month from hyterscopy for fiobroid
What do u mean
terrible to describe this as slightly uncomfortable
I had this procedure done in out patients. It maybe a little uncomfortable they said, take over the counter pain killers they said. What a load of rubbish. 3 months later I'm still having flashbacks.
Ladies ask for general for this barbaric procedure. X
I asked for GA and they refused laughed in my face saying no one offers GA for this
Do you offer GA / spianal from the outset?
can we still get pregnant after this ?
Great video, thank you
I had it done today...painful!!!
This video is awful. This procedure should be done minimally with a local anesthetic, and spinal block or GA, these should be offered also to women who have experienced pain with procedures or pelvic exams in the past. They all minimize pain, mostly the two physicians. Instead of telling they try to make a woman less anxious, by talking to her about Christmas, they should focus on how the proper type of anesthesia could be explained and not minimize what the pain could be... It is a shame this is put on line by the NHS, paid with our taxes.
this is horrible and barbaric awake..I almost lost my mind..could not go thru it..
It’s not a walk In the park and if it a invasive procedure every patient should be offered pain relief I personally coped without but it wasn’t pleasant and the biopsy part was uncomfortable and has left me with quite heavy bleeding four days later. But remember ladies we will all have different experiences to this procedure but it is a necessary evil if you want to put your mind to rest with problem vaginal bleeding
I would want to be asleep
Less than 24 hours after my surgery I had anal intercourse with my husband and he slipped into vagina but quickly back out to anal. I'm bleeding heavily and in pain. I called my obgyn they did they'll see me Monday, but I'm in pain.
This is a joke to do this kind of procedure without anaesthetic.
Awful pain. Left me traumatised