Summary I recently experienced an extremely traumatic failed hysteroscopy. I stopped the procedure as the pain reached a level that made me feel unsafe. My cervix was torn during the procedure and I believe the pain associated with this could have been prevented. I have three potential factors that may have led to this: I am aged 67, have had one C Section and no vaginal birth. I also had laser treatment in my thirties so there was risk of scarring from that also.