I had one 3 years ago and found it very painful. No sedation was offered. I've got an appointment for another later this month and some info I got this time was to take Ibuprofen an hour before the appointment. The pain I felt last time won't be stopped by Ibuprofen,.. I phoned the Oncology nurse who said only if it proves too painful will they stop it and arrange for a general anesthetic for it... My point here is,, it in my opinion should be made an option right from the start. I obviously don't want any delay in a diagnosis and why once again I don't want it deferred till they can offer anaesthetic... but I'm absolutely dreading it.. Last time I thought I might burst a blood vessel the pain was so bad I think it a dreadful state of affairs for this proceedure not to have some sedation.
It is your right to request a general anesthetic.No woman should suffer this barbaric, invasive procedure.Too many of us have suffered.It is time for change.
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Painful hysteroscopy
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It is your right to request a general anesthetic.No woman should suffer this barbaric, invasive procedure.Too many of us have suffered.It is time for change.