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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 got an email today about my post immediately following my biopsy in May 2009, so I'm updating.
I had a mastectomy with reconstruction for breast cancer three weeks ago. My biggest fear was not the cancer -- it was that I would feel the same level of pain caused by the endometrial biopsy. I seriously considered not having the surgery rather than risk feeling that kind of pain again. I was a complete pest in the hospital about getting my pain meds immediately on the 4 hour mark. No one understood -- family, friends and medical team. I felt patronized but I didn't care.
It changed who I am. I still shudder and flinch when I think about it.
Would I do it again? NO WAY. I will cheerfully die of endometrial cancer before I would do that again and you are talking to someone with a 4 inch chest scar and rounds of chemo ahead of me. NO WAY.
If you have this in your future, I implore you to refuse the test unless you are given at least twilight anesthesia. There is no legitimate reason that is not the accepted protocol in the US -- male driven insurance machines if you ask me.
I'm STILL mad.
I had a mastectomy with reconstruction for breast cancer three weeks ago. My biggest fear was not the cancer -- it was that I would feel the same level of pain caused by the endometrial biopsy. I seriously considered not having the surgery rather than risk feeling that kind of pain again. I was a complete pest in the hospital about getting my pain meds immediately on the 4 hour mark. No one understood -- family, friends and medical team. I felt patronized but I didn't care.
It changed who I am. I still shudder and flinch when I think about it.
Would I do it again? NO WAY. I will cheerfully die of endometrial cancer before I would do that again and you are talking to someone with a 4 inch chest scar and rounds of chemo ahead of me. NO WAY.
If you have this in your future, I implore you to refuse the test unless you are given at least twilight anesthesia. There is no legitimate reason that is not the accepted protocol in the US -- male driven insurance machines if you ask me.
I'm STILL mad.
The original poster wasn't seeking comfort; she was asking about the level of pain associated with this procedure. I just had it today and wish I had found this forum beforehand, as I did do research on it up front and had been warned about cramping, which doesn't come close to the pain I had. You are fortunate your experience was relatively minor, but that was YOUR experience. Not everyone is so lucky. It's helpful for those of us who had extreme pain to hear that we're not the only ones in that position - you can't help but wonder if something is wrong with you (physically OR mentally), and it's nice to know you're not alone. I, myself, would like to have known it can be really bad so I wouldn't have been so scared. My level of pain was akin to labor with no drugs (been there, done that), and since I was told to expect cramping I was scared something was wrong. You shouldn't make people feel worse than they already do by trying to shame them into keeping their experiences to themselves.
I had one three weeks ago tomorrow and have to say I'm still hurting from it or so it seems..
During the procedure, she had a hard time getting the tube in, so she had to use a tool to dialate my cervix enough to get it it which hurt like ****. I got the clammy, sweaty feeling until after it was done. Afterwards, I had awful cramping. Enough to bring tears to my eyes. I was crampy the next day and spotted for about a week until my period started again.. (So much fun since I had a whopping 3 days between end of last period and biopsy of no bleeding.) Now, I am still spotting from my period and I have been having cramping through the whole period, which is not normal. Now the cramping is so bad that I am sitting here at work fighting back tears and PRAYING for the end of day to come so I can go home.
I'm not trying to freak anyone out, but this has been my seemingly neverending experience. :(.......
During the procedure, she had a hard time getting the tube in, so she had to use a tool to dialate my cervix enough to get it it which hurt like ****. I got the clammy, sweaty feeling until after it was done. Afterwards, I had awful cramping. Enough to bring tears to my eyes. I was crampy the next day and spotted for about a week until my period started again.. (So much fun since I had a whopping 3 days between end of last period and biopsy of no bleeding.) Now, I am still spotting from my period and I have been having cramping through the whole period, which is not normal. Now the cramping is so bad that I am sitting here at work fighting back tears and PRAYING for the end of day to come so I can go home.
I'm not trying to freak anyone out, but this has been my seemingly neverending experience. :(.......
now i was told on saturday 7/23 that i need to have a biopsy. i have 3 children but for some reason i do not handle pain well. so now i am terrified :-((( i have a feeling that if i take the pain meds it will still be a mess.....my uterine walls are thick 11mm (is that thick) if not then I will NOT have it done......#imjustsaying. I am 49 years old i have fibroids and cyst and the report says my cervix is closing.....IF YOU HAVE TO GO INTO THE CERVIX THAT IS MORE PAIN....ughhhhh I dont think I can handle it...is there an alternative ?
July 11,2011
I was suposed to have endomentrial biospy today, but when I got to the doctor office she said that the pharmacy gave me the wrong medication which I took the night before, it was misoprostol pill 200mgg. She said that I was suppose to get the cream. So she would not do the biospy and now I go back on July 14. Have not given birth . Am post menphousal.
does anyone know if the pill I took will cause any problems?
and what does the cream do?
My lining of the uterus was thick, No bleeding.
by: dcmattingly
I was suposed to have endomentrial biospy today, but when I got to the doctor office she said that the pharmacy gave me the wrong medication which I took the night before, it was misoprostol pill 200mgg. She said that I was suppose to get the cream. So she would not do the biospy and now I go back on July 14. Have not given birth . Am post menphousal.
does anyone know if the pill I took will cause any problems?
and what does the cream do?
My lining of the uterus was thick, No bleeding.
by: dcmattingly
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