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Endometrial biopsy
I'm going to have endometrial biopsy because of irregular spotting. The doc said it'll be uncomfortable because I've never given birth. Anyone in my situation and had endometrial biopsy? Was it unbearably painful like the WORST period cramp? I'm advised to take 4x200mg motrin. Thanks
Five years ago I did have an endometrial biopsy when I was 51 and it was uncomfortable, but bearable, and my regular doc could get in to get the sample. Unfortunately now that I'm older, 56, it's more complicated, requiring that I take cytotec and insist on a pain pill, etc.I had to ask my Gyno for a pain pill that I could take before having my endometrial biopsy scheduled for today. She and her nurse acted like I was a wuss for asking for one, but I don't care. I have read the stories here and what's the harm in taking a pill for pain? She prescribed hydrocodone-acetaminophen. I hope it will be strong enough. I had to insist on it, though. My regular doctor tried, but was not able, to do the EB at my regular check-up a few months ago. It hurt like hell and she couldn't get past the cervix because I am older now, so I'm going to this OB/Gyn lady doc today to have it done. I always thought lady docs would be more understanding and usually that's true, but I've had two lady Gynos that seem less than compassionate about pain so I'm starting to rethink my theory on that. If I have to do more than this EB today I will find another doc if this lady won't work with me. I do not want a hysterectomy. I want to go on progesterone to thin my uterine lining which is 12 mm thick. I will let you all know how it goes. I will post about my experience after it's done today. Not looking forward to it. I can definitely say that. :(
My endometrial biopsy 8 years ago was one of the worst experiences of my life. I was literally screaming, I'm sure they heard me way down the hall. The operating table was covered in blood and I continued to bleed very heavily for three days.
I was 53 at the time and have never given birth. I had no preparation of any kind, not even an Advil. The doc had a hard time forcing that rod through my cervix. When she stopped trying, I thought good, it's over, only to have her tell me that she never even got in. When it WAS finally over, the doc walked out of the room and I just lay there alone in a pool of blood, sobbing my heart out.
Saying it's like a bad pap smear is ridiculous; there is no comparison. I could talk on the phone while having a pap smear and no one would be the wiser. However that endometrial biopsy was so bad that I will never have another unless I am OUT.
I should add that I had shoulder surgery the previous year and the nurse went to great lengths to tell me how to deal with the post-op pain. But I never even used the pain pills they sent me home with.
I hate that docs lie about the pain of this procedure. I suspect they think that it’s all in our minds and that if they just tell us it won’t hurt, then, hey, it won’t hurt! So I wasn’t expecting it at all.
I have had some watery discharge so am going to see my ob-gyn and do this again. But this time I will insist on anesthesia.
I was 53 at the time and have never given birth. I had no preparation of any kind, not even an Advil. The doc had a hard time forcing that rod through my cervix. When she stopped trying, I thought good, it's over, only to have her tell me that she never even got in. When it WAS finally over, the doc walked out of the room and I just lay there alone in a pool of blood, sobbing my heart out.
Saying it's like a bad pap smear is ridiculous; there is no comparison. I could talk on the phone while having a pap smear and no one would be the wiser. However that endometrial biopsy was so bad that I will never have another unless I am OUT.
I should add that I had shoulder surgery the previous year and the nurse went to great lengths to tell me how to deal with the post-op pain. But I never even used the pain pills they sent me home with.
I hate that docs lie about the pain of this procedure. I suspect they think that it’s all in our minds and that if they just tell us it won’t hurt, then, hey, it won’t hurt! So I wasn’t expecting it at all.
I have had some watery discharge so am going to see my ob-gyn and do this again. But this time I will insist on anesthesia.
Shame on YOU for belittling other people's experiences. You got lucky; yours wasn't bad. Be grateful for that and don't take others to task for something they experienced that you have not.
Regardless of whether one's doctor uses a Tao brush, the procedure can be mild or extremely painful.
What irks me the most about mine is that the sole reason mine was done was because my doctor put me on the lowest-estrogen form of birth control pill available, which did not provide me with enough estrogen to sustain my uterine lining. As a result, I spotted constantly. There is LITERALLY a flow chart that gynecologists use that says "is patient 40+" and if so, says to perform an endometrial biopsy. My biopsy was completely normal and was only performed because my doctor was checking a box in a flow chart.
Contrary to what a few (e.g. wendysayswtf) of the women posting here seem to think is the case, not all endometrial biopsies are done for a genuinely good reason, not all of them "save your life", and not all of them are free of excruciating pain and trauma.
While I appreciate that for many women, the procedure isn't bad, it is not for us to say whether another person's experience is valid or not. I have an extremely high pain threshold and pain tolerance- I didn't even notice when I separated my shoulder, nor when I herniated a disc in my spine. I am no weakling, no cry baby, no shrinking violet, and no stranger to pain, and none of that changes the fact that my endometrial biopsy was one of the most painful, scarring experiences of my life. SHAME on anybody who belittles others for pain they experienced; consider yourself lucky you didn't have the same experience.
What irks me the most about mine is that the sole reason mine was done was because my doctor put me on the lowest-estrogen form of birth control pill available, which did not provide me with enough estrogen to sustain my uterine lining. As a result, I spotted constantly. There is LITERALLY a flow chart that gynecologists use that says "is patient 40+" and if so, says to perform an endometrial biopsy. My biopsy was completely normal and was only performed because my doctor was checking a box in a flow chart.
Contrary to what a few (e.g. wendysayswtf) of the women posting here seem to think is the case, not all endometrial biopsies are done for a genuinely good reason, not all of them "save your life", and not all of them are free of excruciating pain and trauma.
While I appreciate that for many women, the procedure isn't bad, it is not for us to say whether another person's experience is valid or not. I have an extremely high pain threshold and pain tolerance- I didn't even notice when I separated my shoulder, nor when I herniated a disc in my spine. I am no weakling, no cry baby, no shrinking violet, and no stranger to pain, and none of that changes the fact that my endometrial biopsy was one of the most painful, scarring experiences of my life. SHAME on anybody who belittles others for pain they experienced; consider yourself lucky you didn't have the same experience.
I just had an appointment where my dr suggested an endometrial biopsy due to heavy and irregular bleeding (perimenopause). After reading sites such as this and in talking with family and friends, I've decided to have it done as an outpatient procedure under anesthesia. I've never had children and have anxiety and just know how much pain I could be in, i'm willing to put if off until I can be sedated.
Hi everyone! I read these comments yesterday as I was googling for information about the endometrial biopsy that I had scheduled for this morning. After reading some of y'alls painful experiences I was TERRIFIED of the procedure!! So, I thought I'd come back and report on how mine went. Long story short, my doctor answered all my questions and really put me at ease beforehand. My procedure was not "painful" at all. There was about 10 seconds of an uncomfortable feeling...but it wasn't bad. I promise! He used a numbing spray and then an instrument called a Tao Brush. He says that the Tao Brush causes less pain than the traditional methods. Ask your doctor for the numbing spray and that "Tao Brush"! It will go smoother than you think!
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