Teresa1

I was recently referred on the 2 week potential cancer pathway after a bleed 6 years post menopause. Within a week I had an internal ultrasound which was fine procedure wise but my womb line is a bit thick at 4.7 mm so I was phoned on same day as the ultra sound with an appointment for hysteroscopy. I informed the nurse on the phone that after a hysteroscopy in 2016 I would be unable to tolerate a walk in appointment and would need GA. She said I would still need to see the consultant face to face and go from there…I feel that this wastes valuable time when a hysteroscopy has been indicated for diagnosis. Anyway saw consultant 2 weeks ago. Saw chair set up, listened to consultant outline the process. Informed consultant that my mum had aggressive cancer at aged 52 all was noted. Also informed her that I had endured an extremely painful hysteroscopy before and I would not be undergoing the procedure today. She continued to take a few notes and suggested that I may change my mind as there is a wait for GA hysteroscopy I said no I was not prepared to endure the procedure which was to include a biopsy in those circumstances. Sentences like…it’s just like a smear test…you’ve had children etc were uttered but I refused. I was finally dismissed to a nurse to record BMI with the doctor completing a pink GA referral form. I felt gas lighted and a bit panicked knowing that now I have a wait for the procedure. I wonder how long women are waiting from seeing consultant to getting the GA hysteroscopy…I realise there may be regional differences. I’ve even considered going privately but the cost is obviously a big consideration, also I enquired and it could be 6 weeks until actual procedure. Also if I need treatment would I be able to go back to nhs or be stuck in the private loop… Like everyone I just want to know what’s wrong and deal with it. Apologies for the waffle.