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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
I had one 14 years ago and it was unbearably painful. Now, at 66 without having given birth and significant atropy, I cannot believe how difficult it is to find a gyn who will give me pain meds or meds for conscious sedation. What is the reluctance of the medical community to protect women from this kind of unnecessary pain???!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had 2 labor plus C-section births at ages 33 and 37. I am now 66 and had been bleeding for 5 days. My female OB/GYN wanted to do an endometrial biopsy. I also have a large fibroid benign tumor. The morning of the procedure my doctor had me take 1 Cytotec/Misoprostol 200mcg tab to dilate the cervix, plus 4 - 200mg Advil in case there was cramping. There was no cramping.
Then that afternoon, 1 hour before my appointment I was instructed to take 4 more 200mg Advil. First I had a uterine sonogram to check the benign tumor, look for polyps and measure the thickness of the endometrium. I was told the endometrium should be less than 5mm thick. Mine was 2mm, which the tech said was good. The sonogram did not hurt at all and there was no discomfort. For the biopsy I was told I would feel a pinch. That was not true. I felt about 4 large hard pinches and 2 "hurt like hell" feelings that took several moments to complete. I held still but started to sweat, and moaned. The female doctor apologized to me and was very caring. I am grateful I had all that Advil in me. I did bleed and spot a little for about 2 days, but did not have much discomfort or any pain after the procedure was done. I took my husband along as a designated driver. The pain meds made me dizzy. I am glad the test was done to see if I have cancer. The doctors office will call in a day or 2 to let me know the results of the tests.
Then that afternoon, 1 hour before my appointment I was instructed to take 4 more 200mg Advil. First I had a uterine sonogram to check the benign tumor, look for polyps and measure the thickness of the endometrium. I was told the endometrium should be less than 5mm thick. Mine was 2mm, which the tech said was good. The sonogram did not hurt at all and there was no discomfort. For the biopsy I was told I would feel a pinch. That was not true. I felt about 4 large hard pinches and 2 "hurt like hell" feelings that took several moments to complete. I held still but started to sweat, and moaned. The female doctor apologized to me and was very caring. I am grateful I had all that Advil in me. I did bleed and spot a little for about 2 days, but did not have much discomfort or any pain after the procedure was done. I took my husband along as a designated driver. The pain meds made me dizzy. I am glad the test was done to see if I have cancer. The doctors office will call in a day or 2 to let me know the results of the tests.
This is crazy. Way to scare the crap out of people who MAY DIE if they do not get this test. I am one such woman. I am 48 yo. Have 3 kids and now after no period for 3 years, I got one. Had ultra sound now they want biopsy. Came on here to see what people say. See some lawyer talk about "Post tramatic stress" and how she is messed up because of this test.
Ladies - who the hell cares if it hurts - YOU COULD DIE WITHOUT IT!!!!! Do you get that? Get the test if you need it. IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!!!!!
Ladies - who the hell cares if it hurts - YOU COULD DIE WITHOUT IT!!!!! Do you get that? Get the test if you need it. IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!!!!!
I had an endometrial biopsy today. Thank you to all who posted. My Dr informed me that it would be very painful but it only last 15 sec and "you can endure anything for 15 second right?" She said, one lady said never again, then she said I could do it. after these comments, I researched this and saw all the comments here. I also researched this on medical sites for peer review articles. here's what i found out. My dr uses a device which collects multiple samples from multiple sites for 15 seconds. This is the best for ruling out cancer since it gets all locations. it is used commonly by many doctors and is called vabra aspiration. some doctors collect only one small sample from one location and this may be why some biopsies are less painful. my doctor does lots of biopsies so she is good at it. I decided to have her do this procedure, but, I insisted on Valium, lortab, cytotec (to dilate the cervix) and I also,took aleve. I took 400 mg cytotec the night before and 100 mg the day of the procedure and getting the device in my uterus was so easy, even though I have never had a vaginal delivery. I also insisted on intra uterine lidocaine. After she inserted 5cc of lidocaine gel, she waited 5 min. For it to work. Make sure to wait these 5 minutes. There was no pain, only slight pressure even when she took the biopsy. I think she was surprised I had no pain. Please ask your doctor for these meds. Btw. The cost for the meds was very minimal after my insurance. I think I paid $5 after insurance for all this. Please ask for this! I am so thankful for the prayers of my church family and for the medications that made this procedure painfree!
What a relief to read these stories.... I thought I was just overly sensitive. It really did hurt and I am not a wuss. Slight discomfort my fanny!!!!
I was supposed to have an endometrial biopsy a few years ago. The doctor assured me that while uncomfortable it wasn't much different than a pap smear. Yeah right! When they tried to insert the tube though the cervix, the pain was so sharp and deep that I became instantly nauseous and nearly vomited on the nurse. My cervix is not centered so they had to grab it and turn it to insert the tube...
They tried again with the same results. At which point, I refused to go through with the procedure to which they said, well we could do a vaginal untrasound...
And I shouted, what the hell were you thinking in doing this procedure when there is a NON INVASIVE one that will provide answers to your questions?
Now some 5 years later, much to my dismay, I discovered some spotting and I am dreading a another go round. My plan is to find a nice doctor who will knock me out for a few minutes... Thanks for sharing ladies.... it has validated my response to this. And I agree with the many who have stated that the doctors and nurses are NOT accurate in their description of possible pain levels in this process.
I was supposed to have an endometrial biopsy a few years ago. The doctor assured me that while uncomfortable it wasn't much different than a pap smear. Yeah right! When they tried to insert the tube though the cervix, the pain was so sharp and deep that I became instantly nauseous and nearly vomited on the nurse. My cervix is not centered so they had to grab it and turn it to insert the tube...
They tried again with the same results. At which point, I refused to go through with the procedure to which they said, well we could do a vaginal untrasound...
And I shouted, what the hell were you thinking in doing this procedure when there is a NON INVASIVE one that will provide answers to your questions?
Now some 5 years later, much to my dismay, I discovered some spotting and I am dreading a another go round. My plan is to find a nice doctor who will knock me out for a few minutes... Thanks for sharing ladies.... it has validated my response to this. And I agree with the many who have stated that the doctors and nurses are NOT accurate in their description of possible pain levels in this process.
I had my biopsy done today. My experience was very bad. It hurt like all h***, I screamed and cried. I became clammy and very hot. They had to remove my shirt and cover me with cold wahs rags and used alcohol swabs to cool me down. I became flushed and my lips turned bluish purple. I almost passed out several times, and became very nauseas. They had to help me into the bathroom when I sat having loose stool for about 35 min. They said it was a rare reaction but they have seen it before in women. I felt very weak and had to be rolled out in a wheel chair to our car. Thank God my husband went because I have no idea what the specialist was saying I was in too much pain. It is about 6 hours since the procedure and I have some minor pressure and cramping but feel much better. You women who have gone through this and came out fine y'all are soldiers.
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