Martina

Thank you very much Elliemay for your kind words. I am so sorry to learn about the pain and trauma women are experiencing as a result of this procedure and sincerely wish Missy and A_P the very best with your recovery. My GP said that years ago, the procedure was always carried out under GA, just like a D&C, but in order to reduce waiting times to go to theatre for a GA, they are now offering it as an Outpatient. But you still have the choice here in Ireland, but you may be waiting... I told her that this should not be done as an Outpatient as far too many women experience pain and mental trauma. Thank you again for your support. I am currently waiting for the appointment...Sending warm wishes to everybody who went through a lot of pain. You are in my thoughts!

I am so glad I have found this page. I live in Cork, Ireland and today I have had an ultrasound to investigate post menopausal bleeding I had 3 weeks ago. It was decided today that the ultrasound did not provide sufficient information and that a hysteroscopy was required. They mentioned fibroids and a polyp. I overheard the conversation and questioned it, but was advised that the hysteroscopy would provide more Information. Further, I was advised that most women were able to tolerate the procedure well in an Outpatient setting, that only about 10% needed to have it done under GA. Initially I felt reassured, but I might now request to have it done under GA as I suffer from Vaginal Atrophy etc which is treated with Vagifem, a local Estrogen tablet. But I am so scared now of this procedure. The problem are the long waiting lists here. I am afraid of the long waiting period. The Outpatient hysteroscopy can be carried out in 2 weeks. They are due to contact me with an appointment tomorrow morning...I am undecided what to do, but I think it is best to wait to have it done in a hospital setting judging by accounts from women here. I sincerely hope that anybody who has suffered trauma through this will recover fully as this sounds a barbaric procedure both physically and mentally..