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..
