SadieCD
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Community PostI had my hysteroscopy, to remove a polyp, just this morning. I went along expecting some mild cramping. What I actually experienced was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt. Before the procedure the doctor asked if I had taken any painkillers. I hadn’t, I had forgotten. Not that I think a couple of paracetamol or ibuprofen would have even touched the pain that I felt. Even though I think I was woefully underprepared for the level of pain, due to only being told I might experience mild cramping, I can’t fault the staff. The HCA who looked after me whilst the procedure was taking place was lovely and I was offered gas and air. I refused it at first but changed my mind immediately as the pain intensified. I’ve not had children so this was my first experience with G&A and she talked me through it and kept me focussed on breathing. Even with the pain relief, the agony still made me cry out. I’ve since conversed with other women about their experiences on social media and am absolutely horrified to hear that, more often than not, they are not offered pain relief for this procedure and are made to feel weak and a nuisance if they request it. I find this abhorrent. No human being should be putting another through that kind of agony if pain relief is available and is requested. I’ll say again that I cannot fault the staff who looked after me. The doctor, the two HCAs and the nurse were all lovely and all did their bit to get me through the procedure.
