just wondering whether there is an option for sedation for colposcopy and further treatment?

[Sullabylullaby]

I'm being referred and have received a leaflet. I'm a little concerned that you don't get sedation for a biopsy if that ends up happening? I've had this procedure in Ireland before and the consultant said he always offers sedation. England seems a little barbaric to be honest. Intrude into your nether regions, then cut a piece off if necessary all while you have a local bloody anaesthetic which sounds painful to start with?
I'll end up crying and that doesn't seem right?

Surely they can be more humane?

I can’t believe how harsh people are being on here. I had a colposcopy (with treatment) and it was tremendously painful and I found it very distressing.
Everyone’s experience is different.

pipgirl what a ridiculous statement

@JackOConnellisstarredup we don't have to pay for smear tests, colposcopy's, biopsy or further treatment in Ireland so pop off and line up your facts before replying like that

@theWarOnPeace no she would not have to pay for it in Ireland.

OP, your attitude sucks.

However, sedation is not analgesia. You can be sedated and still be in pain but feel too drowsy or unable to do anything about it.

Colposcopy - I thought local was fine personally but I would ring and ask about sedation.

Colonoscopy -routinely sedated on the NHS.

In general, ask early and you are more likely to get.

I can understand anxiety about having to have a colposcopy but your offensive posts, slagging off anyone who won't do as you want has made me lose sympathy. Don't make rude, sweeping generalisations about other people/ groups and then expect sympathy yourself.

There is a nine month wait at the moment for colonoscopies here in Ireland unless you have private health insurance . But maybe you do?

Not really relevant Amaried, as she's not having a colonoscopy!

I’ve had a couple and the only thing that was uncomfortable was the metal contraption they put inside you to open you up. Otherwise it was fine.

@sullabylullaby

You are not being unreasonable to be worried, but you have a really horrible, snarky, snide attitude.

Makes it hard to feel any empathy towards you to be honest.

sunandmoonshine Thank you for that wonderfully useful addition to the thread.

I had this a few years ago.
I had an injection in my hand which was a) to relax me and b) to relax my internal muscles.
Once the polyp was severed, I was asked to 'bear down' to expel it. I did so and it bounced around the room.
Oh, how we laughed - I was so out of it.
Might not be as difficult as you fear.
Best wishes

All of these people saying that it's fine!

It's different for every person obviously.

I had mine done two weeks ago, and although the nurse was very gentle, I had the biopsy & LLETZ done in one go, not fun at all. I was sweating, anxious & fainted at the end. Had just the local ana - next time I would DEFINITELY get sedated.. Was exhausted afterwards as well with heavy bleeding, haven't felt fully back to norm until now. But I had to travel by plane the week after so I'm sure that contributed.

Definitely go to Ireland for the sedation if NHS won't provide it. X

Im in Scotland and had one about 8 years ago. I was given an epidural for it, was pregnant at the time though so not sure if that was why?