To worry about this procedure after doctor’s comment about birth? (Polyp)

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Summer20024 · 04/09/2024 14:43

I need a uterine polyp removed. I was told I could have it under general or local but as I had had a c section I probably wouldn’t cope with local as I wouldn’t cope with the pain? I suppose implying I haven’t suffered labour pains before?

I don’t want general and now I’m petrified of local too. Has anyone got experience of this? I am lucky I can go privately but apparently most private hospitals only offer it under general. I don’t know what to do, feel really overwhelmed by it all.

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vincettenoir · 04/09/2024 14:52

At least one of the reasons.

vincettenoir · 04/09/2024 14:52

C-sections cause adhesions which is why clinicians like to avoid when possible.

DancingPhantomsOnTheTerrace · 04/09/2024 14:51

I would imagine it's because they're going through your cervix isn't it? And you've not had a vaginal birth. I don't think it's to do with labour pains.

vincettenoir · 04/09/2024 14:50

What @Svolvaer said rings true.

vincettenoir · 04/09/2024 14:50

YNBU to be anxious about the procedure. But imho I think the concern about whether it is under local or general is a red herring and it’s just what you are focussing your anxiety on. It’s a horrible experience facing a procedure in hospital with all the uncertainties that that brings and it’s ok to not look forward to it.

Either way I hope it goes smoothly and your recovery is quick. Draw on the support you have from family and friends.

Svolvaer · 04/09/2024 14:48

I'm not by any.means medical.person but my guess would be that it's nothing to do with your tolerance to pain but the possibility that, having had abdominal surgery for a caesarian section, there may be adhesions etc which might make the op a bit more complex than usual so they think a general would be more appropriate

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